GLOSSARY OF BIVALVE MORPHOLOGIC TERMS

Illustrations and objective data courtesy of AMOCO Production Co., Alan B. Shaw (Manager, South Florida Carbonate Project), and Brian F. Glenister (AMOCO Consultant)

C1. Teeth

The pointed protuberances at the hinge
 
 
Character State Definition Illustration
low 0 - 1
moderate 2 - 3
high 4 - multiple
irregular Irregular
 

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