mixoperipheral growth

English

Noun

mixoperipheral growth (uncountable)

  1. (in brachiopods) a method of growth where material is added anteriorly to both the margin and posterior end of the valve, which extends toward the other valve.[1]

References

  1. ^ https://ipkbase.ittc.ku.edu/index.php?page=glossary&letter=M#mixoperipheral_growth
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