symphynote

symphynote
\\ˈsim(p)fəˌnōt\ adjective
Etymology: Greek symphyēs grown together (from symphyesthai to grow together) + nōton back — more at symphysis
: having the valves cemented together at the back

the symphynote shells of some freshwater mussels


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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Look at other dictionaries:

  • symphynote — adj. [Gr. symphysis, junction, seam; notos, back] (MOLLUSCA: Bivalvia) Having the valves firmly fixed or soldered at the hinge …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • symphynote — sym·phy·note …   English syllables

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