Murex scolopax, a species of predatory rock snail.

Vulcanolepas osheai, a species of barnacle found in aquavolcanic vents.

plural of ventral nerve cord

(anatomy, invertebrates) A major structure of the invertebrate central nervous system; the functional equivalent of the vertebrate spinal cord.

A surname from Dutch.

Synonym of farmers' satin

plural of Venetian cloth

plural of vent-piece

(firearms) In a breechloading firearm, a vertical sliding block with a conical plug on its front surface to seal the firing chamber and close the breech.

plural of jugular venous pressure