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

by Paul S. Mikkelsen

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PROVINCULUM		A primitive hinge composed of minute teeth developed before the permanent DENTITION in some bivalve molluscs. The median part of hinge margin of the PRODISSOCONCH, usually bearing small teeth or CRENULATIONS.

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