An Illustrated and Cross-Referenced Glossary of Malacological and Conchological Terms |
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by Paul S. Mikkelsen |
Term | Definition |
ANTERIOR CANAL | The SIPHONAL CANAL; a tubular or trough-like extension of the anterior end of the gastropod aperture, enclosing the INHALANT SIPHON; = CAUDAL CANAL; see also: POSTERIOR CANAL. | |
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