noun Download 🔗Share One or two rings of tooth-like appendages surrounding the opening of the capsule of many mosses. Examples : "The tiny, tooth-like peristome around the moss capsule's opening helps it release spores when the air is dry. " biology plant nature organism Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The parts of or surrounding the mouths of numerous invertebrates. Examples : "The scientist carefully examined the snail's peristome to identify its species. " anatomy biology organism animal part function Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The lip, or edge of the aperture, of a spiral shell. Examples : "The tiny snail's peristome was delicately curved, giving the shell a finished, elegant look. " animal biology part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading