crenated

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The beak or umbo of each valve is prominent and rounded, and a number of sharp ridges and furrows radiate from the apex to the free edge of the shell, which is crenated.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various

Bill elongated, thick, hollow, deflexed, the margins obtusely crenated, with excrescences of various forms placed on the upper mandible.

From Zoological Illustrations, Volume III or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals by Swainson, William

Like all of its class, it is flat-roofed; but the parapet is crenated, and small ornamental turrets over the angles and the great gateway relieve the monotony of its outlines.

From The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse by Reid, Mayne

The longitudinal stri� are crowded, thickened, and slightly elevated, giving a crenated appearance to the suture: the transverse stri� slender, and filling up the interstices.

From Zoological Illustrations, Volume I or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals by Swainson, William

In some of our examinations they appeared of light color and became crenated very quickly on exposure.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various