- acanthostyle
- acan·tho·style
English syllables. 2014.
acanthostyle
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acanthostyle — n. [Gr. akantha, thorn, spine; stylos, pillar] 1. (BRYOZOA: Stenolaemata) A type of stylet with a smooth rod core of nonlaminated calcite, with sheath laminae usually strongly deflected toward the zoarial surface as spines; usually larger than… … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
acanthostyle — əˈkan(t)thəˌstīl noun ( s) Etymology: acanth + style : a monaxon sponge spicule rounded at one end and bearing tiny spines … Useful english dictionary
