noun🔗SharePeristomaOne 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. "El pequeño peristoma con forma de dientes alrededor de la abertura de la cápsula del musgo ayuda a liberar las esporas cuando el aire está seco.biologyplantnatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePeristomaThe parts of or surrounding the mouths of numerous invertebrates."The scientist carefully examined the snail's peristome to identify its species. "El científico examinó cuidadosamente el peristoma del caracol para identificar su especie.anatomybiologyorganismanimalpartfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePeristomaThe 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. "El peristoma del diminuto caracol estaba delicadamente curvado, dando a la concha un aspecto acabado y elegante.animalbiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
