pleurothetism

English

Etymology

By surface analysis, pleuro- +‎ -thet(ic) +‎ -ism. (Second element from Ancient Greek τίθημι (títhēmi, “I place”).)

Noun

pleurothetism (uncountable)

  1. A pattern of orientation among most bivalves whereby they come to rest on their left or right sides.

References

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