"myostracum" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: myostraca [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|myostraca}} myostracum (plural myostraca)
  1. (zoology) Part of shell wall secreted at attachment of adductor muscles. Categories (topical): Zoology Related terms: myostracal
    Sense id: en-myostracum-en-noun-ko0weYxg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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