noun🔗SharePéristomeOne 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. "Le minuscule péristome en forme de dents autour de l'ouverture de la capsule de la mousse l'aide à libérer les spores lorsque l'air est sec.biologyplantnatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePéristomeThe parts of or surrounding the mouths of numerous invertebrates."The scientist carefully examined the snail's peristome to identify its species. "Le scientifique a examiné attentivement le péristome de l'escargot pour identifier son espèce.anatomybiologyorganismanimalpartfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePéristomeThe 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. "Le péristome du minuscule escargot était délicatement courbé, donnant à la coquille un aspect fini et élégant.animalbiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
