ENDOSTRACUM

endostracum: translation

n. [Gr. endon, within; ostrakon, shell]

1. (ARTHROPODA: Chelicerata)

For arachnids, see epiostracum.

2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta)

The endocuticle.

3. (MOLLUSCA)

The inner layer of a shell.

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