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Peristome

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Translation of "peristome" into Russian

peristome
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈpɛrɪstəʊm/
US
/ˈpɛrəstoʊm/
peristome
peristomes pl
The peristome of the moss helps in the dispersal of spores.
Перистом мха помогает в распространении спор.

Definitions

peristome
Noun
raiting
UK
/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.
peristome
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈpɛrɪstəʊm/
US
/ˈpɛrəstoʊm/
Relating to or forming a peristome.
The peristome teeth of the moss are hygroscopic and control spore release.

Idioms and phrases

peristome teeth
The moss uses its peristome teeth to control the release of spores.
зубцы перистома
Мох использует свои зубцы перистома, чтобы контролировать высвобождение спор.
outer peristome
The outer peristome has a crucial role in the structure of moss capsules.
внешний перистом
Внешний перистом играет важную роль в структуре коробочек мха.
double peristome
Certain species of moss are characterized by a double peristome.
двойной перистом
Некоторые виды мха характеризуются двойным перистомом.
peristome ring
The peristome ring is highly visible under a microscope.
кольцо перистома
Кольцо перистома хорошо видно под микроскопом.
lacking a peristome
Some mosses are identified by lacking a peristome in their capsule.
без перистома
Некоторые мхи определяются по отсутствию перистома в их коробочке.

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