Torquatella (torkwatela)

[NL., dim. of torquatus, adorned with a neck-chain: see torquate.] The typical genus of Torquatellidæ, having a plicate and extensile membranous collar, and the mouth with a tongue-like valve or velum. T. typic a inhabits salt water. Torquatellidæ (tôr-kwa-tel'i-dē), Torquatella - idæ.] A family of per i tri chou (tôr-kwa-tel'i-dē), n. pl. [NL.,