Meaning Of The Word Epiphragm

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epiphragm in American English
noun: a calcified or membranous septum produced by certain land snails during hibernation and functioning to cover the shell opening and prevent desiccation

epiphragm in British English
noun: a disc of calcium phosphate and mucilage secreted by snails over the aperture of their shells before hibernation

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