epiphragm

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1. n. A membranaceous or calcareous septum with which some mollusks close the aperture of the shell during the time of hibernation, or aestivation. Source: opted
2. A membranaceous or calcareous septum with which some mollusks close the aperture of the shell during the time of hibernation, or æstivation. Source: webster
3. A membranaceous or calcareous septum with which some mollusksclose the aperture of the shell during the time of hibernation, oræstivation. Source: adambom
4. n. A membranaceous or calcareous septum with which some mollusks close the aperture of the shell during the time of hibernation, or aestivation. Source: ecdict

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