Resilium
In anatomy, a resilium is part of the shell of certain bivalve mollusks. It is an internal ligament, which holds the two valves together and is located in a pit or depression known as the resilifer.
The resilium is part of the hinge mechanism in certain taxonomic families of bivalve shells, such as oysters and scallops.[1][2][3] A resilium (and the resilifer, its associated contact point) is the primary structure comprising the type of bivalve hinge that is known as an "disodont" hinge.
References
- ^ "Bivalves - General Morphology". Paleontological Laboratory at SUNY Cortland. Archived from the original on 29 January 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ^ Leal, J.H. "Bivalves" (PDF). Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 April 2004. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ^ Dr. Burt Carter. "Invertebrate Paleobiology on-line syllabus on Bivalves". Georgia Southwestern State University. Archived from the original on 25 February 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
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Bivalve anatomy
- Callus
- Hinge line
- Hinge teeth
- Ligament
- Lira
- Lunule
- Nacre
- Pallial line
- Pallial sinus
- Periostracum
- Prodissoconch
- Resilifer
- Resilium
- Sculpture
- Umbo
- Valve
- Beak
- Annuli
- Adductor muscles
- Ctenidium
- Gastric shield
- Mantle
- Nephridium
- Siphon
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