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

by Paul S. Mikkelsen

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COLUMELLAR PLAIT   [need definition]. See illustration: Composite Gastropod.
   

PLAIT   A shelf-like fold, generally on the columella of a gastropod shell; see also: COLUMELLAR PLAIT; PLICA; FRINGED.
   


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