conchiolin

Noun

Meaning

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conchiolin (plural conchiolins)

(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins which, together with polysaccharides and calcium carbonate, make up the shells of molluscs.

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Examples

The mollusk, irritated by the intruder, forms a pearl sac of external mantle tissue cells and secretes the calcium carbonate and conchiolin to cover the irritant. Source: Internet

With X-rays it is possible to see the growth rings of the pearl, where the layers of calcium carbonate are separated by thin layers of conchiolin. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

conchiglioni conching conchinine conchite conchitic concho