Peristome Definition & Meaning
peristome
- noun
- (botany) fringe of toothlike appendages surrounding the mouth of a moss capsule
- region around the mouth in various invertebrates
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- What does peristome mean?
- (botany) fringe of toothlike appendages surrounding the mouth of a moss capsule region around the mouth in various invertebrates
- What part of speech is peristome?
- Peristome is a noun.
- How many definitions does peristome have?
- Peristome has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).