gland of Deshayes

Noun

Meaning

gland of Deshayes (plural glands of Deshayes)

(biology) A special organ in shipworms that digests the cellulose in the fine particles of wood formed by their boring action.

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Close letter words and terms

gland gland disease gland disorder gland of mouth gland that produce saliva glandage