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Definition of Epiphragm

Epiphragm
Epiphragm Ep"i*phragm, n. [Gr. ? a covering, lid, fr. ? to block up.] (Zo["o]l.) A membranaceous or calcareous septum with which some mollusks close the aperture of the shell during the time of hibernation, or [ae]stivation.

Meaning of Epiphragm from wikipedia

- An epiphragm (from the Ancient Gr**** ἐπί, epi " upon, on, over " and φράγμα, -phrágma "fence") is a temporary structure which can be created by many species...
- of secreting an epiphragm, a temporary structure that can in some cases serve some of the same functions as an operculum. The epiphragm may be distinguished...
- calcareous epiphragm to seal the opening of its s****. Hibernation Drawing of H. pomatia during hibernation Photo of the s**** with an epiphragm Epiphragm of...
- Helix pomatia sealed in its s**** with a calcareous epiphragm...
- operculum, but some close their s**** apertures with temporary "operculum" (epiphragm) made of calcified mucus. They have two pairs of retractile tentacles...
- thin membrane of dried mucus; the term for such a membrane is epiphragm. The epiphragm helps the snail retain moisture and protects it from small predators...
- loss, pulmonate land snails secrete a membrane of dried mucus called an epiphragm. In certain species, such as Helix pomatia, this barrier is reinforced...
- salomonica) build a thick, calcified epiphragm that closes the s****'s aperture during hibernation or aestivation. The epiphragm is followed inside the s****...
- knocked over by rain. Immature fruit bodies have a whitish membrane, an epiphragm, that covers the peridium opening when young, but eventually dehisces...
- Gastropod mucus adhesion uses a temporary sealing structure called the epiphragm. Mucus is produced by a large gland located below the snail's mouth. The...