An Illustrated and Cross-Referenced Glossary of Malacological and Conchological Terms

by Paul S. Mikkelsen

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ORNAMENTATION		Sculptural elements that form part of the shell morphology; see also: COWL; NODE; PIT; PUNCTATION; PUSTULE; RIDGE; SCULPTURE; SPINE; SNAIL FUR.

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ORNAMENTED		Sculpturally embellished; not smooth; see also: ORNAMENTATION

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