Pecten

Definition:

(n.) A vascular pigmented membrane projecting into the vitreous humor within the globe of the eye in birds, and in many reptiles and fishes; -- also called marsupium.
(n.) The pubic bone.
(n.) Any species of bivalve mollusks of the genus Pecten, and numerous allied genera (family Pectinidae); a scallop. See Scallop.
(n.) The comb of a scorpion. See Comb, 4 (b).

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pecten vs. pectin