Meaning Of The Word Periostracum

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What's The Definition Of Periostracum?

periostracum in American English
a horny covering, secreted as the outermost layer of most mollusk shells, that protects the underlying shell from erosion
noun: the external, chitinlike covering of the shell of certain mollusks that protects the limy portion from acids

periostracum in British English
noun: the thin outer organic covering of a mollusc shell

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