Definitions for peristome
ˈpɛr əˌstoʊmperi·s·tome

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. peristomenoun

   (botany) fringe of toothlike appendages surrounding the mouth of a moss capsule

2. peristomenoun

   region around the mouth in various invertebrates

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. peristomenoun

   One or two rings of tooth-like appendages surrounding the opening of the capsule of many mosses.

2. peristomenoun

   The parts of or surrounding the mouths of numerous invertebrates.

3. peristomenoun

   The lip, or edge of the aperture, of a spiral shell.

4. Etymology: peri- + στόμα

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1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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

2. Peristomenoun

   the lip, or edge of the aperture, of a spiral shell

3. Peristomenoun

   the membrane surrounding the mouth of an invertebrate animal

4. Etymology: [Pref. peri- + Gr. sto`ma, sto`matos, mouth.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Peristome

   a membranous tissue surrounding the mouth parts at base, and forming the true ventral wall of the head.

Matched Categories

1. • Botany
   • Plant Process
   • Structure

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of peristome in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of peristome in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=peristome
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Peristome
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peristome
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=peristome
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=peristome
7. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=peristome
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=peristome