cymatium

/sɪˈmeɪʃəm, -ˌtiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A ridge or swelling on the shell of certain mollusks, especially certain species of snails and slugs.

“The cymatium of the snail’s shell provided it with protection from predators.”

Synonyms

  • ridge
  • swelling

Antonyms

  • depression
  • indentation