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adj. [Gr. treis, three; aktis, ray](PORIFERA)Having a three-pointed or rayed spicule; see diactinal, tetractinal, monactinal.
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
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triactinal — tri·actinal … English syllables
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triact — ˈtrīˌakt noun ( s) Etymology: tri + act : a triactinal sponge spicule * * * triact /trīˈakt/ (zoology) adjective Three rayed ORIGIN: ↑tri , and Gr aktīs, īnos ray • • • … Useful english dictionary
triactine — adjective see triactinal * * * trīactˈinal / i nəl or īˈnəl/ or trīactˈine / in/ adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑triact … Useful english dictionary
