aptychus

noun
ap·​ty·​chus | \ ˈaptə̇kəs\
plural aptychi\ -​ˌkī \

Definition of aptychus

: a shelly plate usually of two pieces found in ammonites and regarded as an operculum

History and Etymology for aptychus

New Latin, from a- entry 2 + Greek ptychē fold

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