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An Illustrated and Cross-Referenced Glossary of Malacological and Conchological Terms |
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| by Paul S. Mikkelsen | |||
| Term | Definition |
| 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. | |
| VINCULUM | Secondary shelly matter associated with basic dental structures, which commonly takes the form of a bridge between two adjacent teeth, thus causing DENTITION to appear simpler than it is. | |
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