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Record 1 2014-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
CONT

Shell sculpture often consists of ribs, bumps or other ornate markings. Ribs may be axial or longitudinal, running parallel to the axis of the body from the anterior to the posterior. Spiral ribs run around the whorls.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
DEF

Côte sur la surface d'une coquille de gastéropode qui fait le tour de la spire.

Spanish

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