Glossary
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Panduriform
Panduriform refers to the shape of a valve which is concave on each side, similar to the body of a violin.
Alternative Terms
- Obovate
Obovate means inversely ovate, or narrow toward the central area and wider toward the apices.
Image Credit: S. Spaulding
Image Credit: S. Spaulding
The shape of Playaensis circumfibula is panduriform.
Oxyneis binalis has a panduriform valve margin.