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adj. [Gr. symphysis, junction, seam; notos, back](MOLLUSCA: Bivalvia)Having the valves firmly fixed or soldered at the hinge.
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
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symphynote — ˈsim(p)fəˌnōt adjective Etymology: Greek symphyēs grown together (from symphyesthai to grow together) + nōton back more at symphysis : having the valves cemented together at the back the symphynote shells of some freshwater mussels … Useful english dictionary
symphynote — sym·phy·note … English syllables
