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A '''Shell''' is a tough, multilayered structure [[secretion|secreted]] by the [[mantle]]. It is usually used for protection, but sometimes for body support.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia | A '''Shell''' is a tough, multilayered structure [[secretion|secreted]] by the [[mantle]]. It is usually used for protection, but sometimes for body support.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia | ||
Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> | Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Meaning of Shell in Weaponry== | ||
| + | * [[Shell (projectile)]], an explosive device fired from [[artillery]] such as a [[mortar]] | ||
| + | * [[Shotgun shell]], the common name among [[gun enthusiast]]s for [[shotgun]] [[ammunition]] including both [[slug]]s and [[buckshot]] | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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[[Category : Biology]] | [[Category : Biology]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Shotgun Ammunition]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Shotguns]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Ammunition]] | ||
[[Category : Firearms]] | [[Category : Firearms]] | ||
[[Category : Firearms Glossary]] | [[Category : Firearms Glossary]] | ||
Revision as of 10:24, January 8, 2015
A Shell is a tough, multilayered structure secreted by the mantle. It is usually used for protection, but sometimes for body support.[1]
Meaning of Shell in Weaponry
- Shell (projectile), an explosive device fired from artillery such as a mortar
- Shotgun shell, the common name among gun enthusiasts for shotgun ammunition including both slugs and buckshot
See Also
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Biology. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998