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polyplacophore

/ˌpɒl.ɪˈplæk.ə.fɔːr/

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noun

/ˌpɒl.ɪˈplæk.ə.fɔːr/C2formalscientific
  • ruПримитивный, вытянутый, двусторонне-симметричный морской моллюск, мантия которого покрыта восемью известковыми пластинами.

A primitive, elongated, bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusk whose mantle is covered with eight calcareous plates.

  1. C2formalscientific

    A primitive, elongated, bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusk with a mantle covered by eight calcareous plates.

    ruМорской моллюск

    • The polyplacophore is commonly known as a chiton.
    • Polyplacophores are found attached to rocks in intertidal zones.
    • The eight overlapping plates of a polyplacophore provide protection and flexibility.

    Synonymschitoncoat-of-mail shell

Forms
  • polyplacophores plural form
  • polyplacophores' possessive plural form
  • polyplacophore's possessive singular form