| avicula | <zoology> A genus of marine bivalves, having a pearly interior, allied to the pearl oyster; so called from a supposed resemblance of the typical species to a bird. Origin: L, small bird. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| avicularia | <zoology> See prehensile processes on the cells of some Bryozoa, often having the shape of a bird's bill. Origin: NL. See Avicular. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |