
Peristome
UK
/ˈpɛrɪstəʊm/
US
/ˈpɛrəstoʊm/

Translation peristome into russian
peristome
NounUK
/ˈpɛrɪstəʊm/
US
/ˈpɛrəstoʊm/
The peristome of the moss helps in the dispersal of spores.
Перистом мха помогает в распространении спор.
Definitions
peristome
NounUK
/ˈpɛrɪstəʊm/
US
/ˈpɛrəstoʊm/
A fringe of small projections around the mouth of a moss capsule, which helps in the dispersal of spores.
The peristome of the moss capsule opened to release the spores into the wind.
The part of a sea urchin's body surrounding the mouth, often consisting of a membrane or a series of plates.
The peristome of the sea urchin was clearly visible as it moved along the ocean floor.