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peristome

/ˈpɛrɪstoʊm/ /ˈpɛrɪˌstoʊm/

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noun

蒴齿，口缘。

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. "

苔藓蒴果开口周围微小的、牙齿状的蒴齿有助于它在空气干燥时释放孢子。

biology plant nature organism

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noun

口缘，口周。

The parts of or surrounding the mouths of numerous invertebrates.

Examples :

"The scientist carefully examined the snail's peristome to identify its species. "

科学家仔细检查了蜗牛的口缘，以此来鉴定它的种类。

anatomy biology organism animal part function

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noun

壳唇，口缘。

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. "

这只小蜗牛的壳唇弯曲精巧，使整个贝壳显得精致优雅。

animal biology part