An Illustrated and Cross-Referenced Glossary of
Malacological and Conchological Terms

by Paul S. Mikkelsen

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DORSUM   The DORSAL surface of a shell or animal. The "back" of a gastropod shell, opposite the APERTURAL side.
   


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