What is the meaning of Pelta?

A small shield, especially one of an approximately elliptical form, or crescent-shaped.

A crescent-shaped design used in mosaics.

A flat apothecium with no rim.

A crescent-shaped sheet of microtubules that encircles the base of the flagella of a protozoan.

pelte

pelta (shield)

a small crescent-shaped shield of Thracian design.

pelta (A small shield)

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