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coat-of-mail shell

/ˈkəʊt əv meɪl ʃɛl/

翻译: 一种属于多板纲(Polyplacophora)的海洋软体动物,特征是背部有八块相互重叠的石灰质壳板,周围环绕着一圈坚韧的环带,形似中世纪的锁子甲。

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/ˈkəʊt əv meɪl ʃɛl/C1formalscientific
  • zh一种属于多板纲(Polyplacophora)的海洋软体动物,特征是背部有八块相互重叠的石灰质壳板,周围环绕着一圈坚韧的环带,形似中世纪的锁子甲。

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.

    zh石鳖壳

    • 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.