granose

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Definition of granose

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adj

Having the form of a string of grains or beads, as the antennæ of some insects or the ridges of some conch shells.

“Those species in which the antennæ gradually enlarge and are either wholly or partly almost granose, with the last joint avoid or oval; in which the head projects but little before, and is prolonged and insensibly rounded behind; and where the thorax is almost cylindrical or square, compose our genus LAGRIA properly so called (1).”
“Shell somewhat fusiform, conical, granose throughout, ridged at the base, spire slightly channeled, finely coronated at the edge; white, tinged with light brown at the base and apex. Length 1 inch.”

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