prostal

prostal
n.; pl. -ia [L. pro, before; stare, stand]
(PORIFERA)
Spicules that project from the sponge; marginal prostalia encircle the osculum; pleural prostalia are on the body surface; basal prostalia form root or anchoring spicules.

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. . 2005.

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  • prostal — pros·tal …   English syllables

  • prostal — ˈprästəl noun ( s) Etymology: New Latin prostalia (plural) prostals, from pro (I) + stalia (from Latin stare to stand + alia, neuter plural of alis al) more at …   Useful english dictionary

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