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Pecten Levis
Pecten or pectin may refer to: Pecten Biology * Pecten (biology), any comb like structure in animals * Pecten (bivalve), ''Pecten'' (bivalve), a genus of scallops * Pecten (company), a subsidiary of Sinopec * Pecten oculi, a structure in the bird retina which contains most of the vasculature Other uses * Pecten, Alberta, Canada * Venus comb murex, after its scientific name ''Murex pecten'' Pectin * Pectin, a plant polysaccharide * Pectineus muscle, a thigh muscle * Pectinoidea, a superfamily of bivalve mollusks which includes Pectinidae ** Pectinidae, a family of bivalve mollusks *** ''Pecten albicans'', Japanese baking scallop *** ''Pecten excavatus'' *** ''Pecten sulcicostatus'', South African scallop See also * Pectineal line (other) * * {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pecten (biology)
A pecten (plural pectens or pectines) is a comb-like structure, widely found in the biological world. Although pectens in various animals look similar, they have a varied range of uses, from grooming and filtering to sensory adaptations. Etymology The adjective, pectinate, means supplied with a comb-like structure. This form, cognate to pecten with both derived from the Latin for comb, ''pectin'' (genitive ''pectinis''), is reflected in numerous scientific names in forms such as pectinata, pectinatus or pectinatum, or in specific epithets such as '' Murex pecten''. Some toothcombs are referred to as pectinations. Oral use In ducks, they exist on the sides of the bill and serve both as a strainer for food and a comb for preening. Whales have a similar oral comb-like structure called baleen. Retinal use The avian eye also contains a structure called a pecten oculi, which is a comb-like projection of the retina. It is thought to enhance nutrition for the cells of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
