streptasters
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amphiasters — n. pl. [Gr. amphi, on both sides; aster, star] 1. The two asters in cell division, one at each end of the cell, from which the spindle fibers diverge. 2. (PORIFERA) Streptasters stellate at each end … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
plesioasters — n. pl. [Gr. plesios, near; aster, star] (PORIFERA) Streptasters with few spines from a very short axis. plesiobiosis n. [Gr. plesios, near; biosis, manner of life] 1. A primitive form of association approaching symbiosis. 2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
sanidasters — n. pl. [Gr. sanidion, small board; aster, star] (PORIFERA) Rod shaped streptasters; a small rod like spicule with spines at intervals … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
spirasters — n. pl. [L. spira, coil; aster, a star] (PORIFERA) Spirally twisted streptasters … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
