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noun
homopelate
A technical term in malacology referring to a bivalve shell or organism characterized by having hinge plates or dental structures that are uniform or similar in shape and size. It describes a specific morphological symmetry in the structural components of certain mollusks.
Synonyms
isomorph
uniform structure
symmetrical plate
homomorph
isometrical hinge
Antonyms
heteropelate
asymmetry
Example
The student examined the homopelate of the specimen to determine its classification.
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