6 sentences with 'peristome'

Example sentences and phrases with the word peristome and other words derived from it.

Brief definition: peristome

A peristome is a ring or edge of teeth or bristles around the opening of a moss capsule or a snail's shell. It helps control the release of spores in mosses or protects the snail inside its shell.

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« The mycologist pointed out the cup fungus's peristome as the ideal site for spore release. »
« In her field journal, Clara sketched the moss capsule and labeled the peristome with delicate teeth. »
« Archaeologists uncovered a fossilized snail shell and studied its peristome to identify the species. »
« Under the microscope, the microbiologist was amazed by the intricate design of the diatom's peristome. »
« The botanist examined the pitcher plant's peristome, noting how its ridges guide insects toward the trap. »
« The mouth of the urn, or peristome, provocative and coloured in this carnivorous silver, exhales a seductive perfume. The beetles and myriapods that fall into this chalice drink the elixir to the last drop. Bristly hairs inside the urn eliminate any hope of escape. »

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