noun🔗SharePeristom, MundsaumOne or two rings of tooth-like appendages surrounding the opening of the capsule of many mosses."The tiny, tooth-like peristome around the moss capsule's opening helps it release spores when the air is dry. "Das winzige, zahnartige Peristom um die Öffnung der Mooskapselfreisetzung hilft beim Freisetzen von Sporen, wenn die Luft trocken ist.biologyplantnatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMundfeld, MundregionThe parts of or surrounding the mouths of numerous invertebrates."The scientist carefully examined the snail's peristome to identify its species. "Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte sorgfältig das Mundfeld der Schnecke, um ihre Art zu bestimmen.anatomybiologyorganismanimalpartfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMundrand, LippeThe lip, or edge of the aperture, of a spiral shell."The tiny snail's peristome was delicately curved, giving the shell a finished, elegant look. "Der Mundrand der winzigen Schnecke war zart geschwungen und verlieh dem Gehäuse ein fertiges, elegantes Aussehen.animalbiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
