Definition of peristome

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Peristome (n.) The fringe of teeth around the orifice of the capsule of mosses. It consists of 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64 teeth, and may be either single or double..

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Peristomium :: Peristomium (n.) Same as Peristome.
Peristomial :: Peristomial (a.) Of or pertaining to a peristome.
Peristome :: Peristome (n.) The fringe of teeth around the orifice of the capsule of mosses. It consists of 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64 teeth, and may be either single or double..
Fringe :: Fringe (n.) The peristome or fringelike appendage of the capsules of most mosses. See Peristome.
Peristoma :: Peristoma (n.) Same as Peristome.
Tooth :: Tooth (n.) one of the appendages at the mouth of the capsule of a moss. See Peristome.
Peristome :: Peristome (n.) The membrane surrounding the mouth of an invertebrate animal.
Peristome :: Peristome (n.) The lip, or edge of the aperture, of a spiral shell..
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