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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 |
| ANTERODORSAL | Being both forward and upward; toward the front and upper regions. | |
| DORSAL | Of, pertaining to, or situated on the back or upper surface; in bivalves, at or toward the HINGE; see also: VENTRAL. | |
| PAPILLAE, DORSAL | [need definition]. In NUDIBRANCHS… See illustration: Composite Nudibranch. | |
| POSTERODORSAL MARGIN | In bivalves, the margin of the DORSAL part of the shell POSTERIOR to the BEAKS. | |
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