MODIOLA
\mˈə͡ʊdɪˈə͡ʊlə], \mˈəʊdɪˈəʊlə], \m_ˈəʊ_d_ɪ__ˈəʊ_l_ə]\
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A genus of bivalves, living and fossil, distinguished from the mussels by their habit of burrowing or spinning a nest, so called in reference to the shape of the shell, which is oblong and inflated in front.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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TMP
- 5-Thymidylic acid. A thymine nucleotide containing one phosphate group esterified to the deoxyribose moiety.