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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In the nomenclature of the spicular elements of sponges, a form of triæne having a thick shaft or rhabd from near the middle of which arise symmetric sets of branches by threes. It is derived from the tetraxial type of spicular structure. Also called
amphiaster . Seeamphiaster , 3, and sponge-spicule.
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hernesheir commented on the word amphimesodichotriæne
Another term from the language of sponge spicules.
December 27, 2011
ruzuzu commented on the word amphimesodichotriæne
Hernesheir! Do you have a list for "nomenclature of the spicular elements of sponges" yet?
December 28, 2011
hernesheir commented on the word amphimesodichotriæne
Well, yes, I do. Just a short one.
December 28, 2011
ruzuzu commented on the word amphimesodichotriæne
I should have known!
December 28, 2011