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

by Paul S. Mikkelsen

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FIMBRIA
(pl. FIMBRIAE)
  A border or fringe; see also: FIMBRIATE; FIMBRIATION.
   

FIMBRIATE
(=FIMBRICATED)
  Fringed; bordered by fine, frilly sculptural elements; = FIMBRICATED; see also: FIMBRIA; FRILLED; LACINIATE.
   

FIMBRIATION   A fringe; see also: FIMBRIA.
   


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