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Umbo
The earliest part of a bivalve or brachiopod shell; in bivalves, it is the most dorsal section of the shell, while in brachyopods, it is the most posterior.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Natural environment
- Category: Coral reefs
- Organization: NOAA
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