- dissoconch
- \\ˈdisə+ˌ-\ noun
Etymology: diss- + conch: the larval shell of a bivalve mollusk in the veliger stage
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
dissoconch
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dissoconch — n. [Gr. dissos, double; konche, shell] (MOLLUSCA) The shell of a second stage larva … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
dissoconch — dis·so·conch … English syllables
mesoconch — n. [Gr. mesos, middle; konche, shell] (MOLLUSCA: Bivalvia) An intermediate stage in formation of the dissoconch; separated from other stages by pronounced discontinuities … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
nepioconch — n. [Gr. nepios, infant; konch, shell] (MOLLUSCA: Bivalvia) The first part of the dissoconch, when separated by a discontinuity … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
prodissoconch — pro·dissoconch … English syllables
diss- — combining form or disso Etymology: New Latin, from Greek, from dissos, dittos; akin to Greek dyo two more at two : double … Useful english dictionary
prodissoconch — (ˈ)prō+ noun Etymology: pro (I) + dissoconch : the rudimentary or embryonic shell of a bivalve mollusk * * * prodissoconch see pro 2 1 … Useful english dictionary
