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

by Paul S. Mikkelsen

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RECURVED   Curved or bent backward; when used in reference to symmetrical CONICAL univalves, signifies that the apex is turned towards the posterior margin (as in Emarginula spp.); see also: DEFLEXED; REFLECTED; REFLEXED.
   


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