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conchiolin [käŋ′kī·ə·lən] (biochemistry) A nitrogenous substance that is the organic basis of many molluscan shells. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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However, because the tiny iron sulfide spheres also show up throughout the conchiolin core of each scale, the snail itself probably controls the overall growth and placement of the particles, says Waren. |
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