Testaceous
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or derived from shells.
2.
having a test or shell-like covering.
3.
of a brick-red, brownish-red, or brownish-yellow color.
adjective (biology)
1.
of, relating to, or possessing a test or testa
2.
of the reddish-brown colour of terra cotta
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