What does peristome mean?
Definitions for peristome
ˈpɛr əˌstoʊmperi·s·tome
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Princeton's WordNet
peristomenoun
(botany) fringe of toothlike appendages surrounding the mouth of a moss capsule
peristomenoun
region around the mouth in various invertebrates
Wiktionary
peristomenoun
One or two rings of tooth-like appendages surrounding the opening of the capsule of many mosses.
peristomenoun
The parts of or surrounding the mouths of numerous invertebrates.
peristomenoun
The lip, or edge of the aperture, of a spiral shell.
Etymology: peri- + στόμα
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peristome
A peristome is a specialized part of certain plants, particularly mosses and ferns, that surrounds the opening of a capsule (spore-containing structure) and aids in the dispersal of spores. It usually consists of one or two rings of tooth-like appendages or specific cell structures. The structure and characteristics of peristomes can vary greatly, which often helps to classify and identify different types of plants.
Webster Dictionary
Peristomenoun
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
Peristomenoun
the lip, or edge of the aperture, of a spiral shell
Peristomenoun
the membrane surrounding the mouth of an invertebrate animal
Etymology: [Pref. peri- + Gr. sto`ma, sto`matos, mouth.]
Wikidata
Peristome
Peristome is an anatomical feature that surrounds an opening to an organ or structure. Some plants, fungi, and shelled gastropods have peristomes.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Peristome
per′i-stōm, n. the mouth-parts of echinoderms, &c.: the fringe of hair-like appendages round the rim of the capsule of a moss.
Entomology
Peristome
a membranous tissue surrounding the mouth parts at base, and forming the true ventral wall of the head.
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temporise
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of peristome in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of peristome in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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