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

by Paul S. Mikkelsen

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LIGAMENT, LAMELLAR		Part of ligament characterized by lamellar structure and containing no CALCIUM CARBONATE; secreted at mantle edge and elastic to both compressional and tensional stresses. See also: LIGAMENT, (types).

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