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Periostracum
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What's The Definition Of Periostracum?Synonyms | Synonyms for Periostracum: Related Terms | Find terms related to Periostracum: See Also | Periostracum In Webster's Dictionary \Per`i*os"tra*cum\, n.; pl. {Periostraca}. [NL.,
fr. Gr. ? around + ? shell of a testacean.] (Zo["o]l.)
A chitinous membrane covering the exterior of many shells; --
called also {epidermis}.
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