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coat-of-mail shell

/ˈkəʊt əv meɪl ʃɛl/

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/ˈkəʊt əv meɪl ʃɛl/C1formalscientific
  • ruТип морской раковины, относящийся к классу Polyplacophora, характеризующийся серией из восьми перекрывающихся известковых пластинок, окружённых прочным поясом, напоминающим средневековую кольчугу.

A type of seashell, specifically from the class Polyplacophora, characterized by a series of eight overlapping calcareous plates surrounded by a tough girdle, resembling medieval chainmail armor.

  1. Chiton shellC2formal

    A type of marine mollusk shell composed of eight overlapping plates, resembling chainmail armor.

    ruПанцирь хитона

    • The coat-of-mail shell is found on rocky shores worldwide.
    • Collectors prize the coat-of-mail shell for its unique segmented appearance.
    • The overlapping plates of the coat-of-mail shell provide excellent protection against predators.