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nacre
The irridescent innermost layer of a molluscan shell that is secreted by the mantle. It is also called the mother-of-pearl layer.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Natural environment
- Category: Coral reefs
- Organization: NOAA
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