An Illustrated and Cross-Referenced Glossary of Malacological and Conchological Terms |
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by Paul S. Mikkelsen |
Term | Definition |
DIAGENODONT | Bivalve DENTITION with differentiated CARDINAL and LATERAL TEETH located on HINGE PLATE, laterals not exceeding 2 or cardinals 3 in either valve; example: Astarte spp.; see also: TELEODONT. | |
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