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

by Paul S. Mikkelsen

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Term	Definition

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COLUMELLAR PLAIT		[need definition]. See illustration: Composite Gastropod.

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PLAIT		A shelf-like fold, generally on the columella of a gastropod shell; see also: COLUMELLAR PLAIT; PLICA; FRINGED.

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