- chilidium
- chi·lid·i·um
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chilidium
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chilidium — n. [Gr. dim. cheilos, lip] (BRACHIOPODA) A plate covering the notothyrium, when present, in the dorsal valve; chilidial plates if more than one; see homeochilidium … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
chilidium — ēəm noun ( s) Etymology: New Latin, from chil + idium : the convex plate that covers the cardinal process of the dorsal valve of certain brachiopods … Useful english dictionary
chilidial — kīˈlidēəl adjective Etymology: New Latin chilidium + English al : of or relating to a chilidium … Useful english dictionary
notodeltidium — see chilidium … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
notothyrium — n. [Gr. notos, back; thyrion, door] (BRACHIOPODA) The triangular notch in the dorsal valve, when present, open to the hinge line facilitating pedicle exit, usually closed off from the hinge plate by the chilidium; see delthyrium … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
lamp shells — ▪ animal Introduction also called brachiopod, any member of the phylum Brachiopoda, a group of bottom dwelling marine invertebrates. They are covered by two valves, or shells; one valve covers the dorsal, or top, side; the other covers… … Universalium
