An Illustrated and Cross-Referenced Glossary of
Malacological and Conchological Terms
by Paul S. Mikkelsen

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ANGULATE   Tabulate, as distinct from CONVEX; said of the whorl profile; formed with corners; angled. See also: BIANGULATE.
   
BIANGULATE   Having two angles. See also: ANGULATE.
   
PERIPHERY, ANGULATE   Having the outer whorl midway between CARINATE and ROUNDED.
   
SUBANGULATE   Weakly angled; OBTUSE.
   
TRIANGULATE   Having three sides, as in the shape of a triangle; see also: TRIGONAL.
   
WHORL, ANGULATE   Having the outer PERIPHERY of the whorl midway between CARINATE and rounded.
   

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