oxyaster

oxyaster
n. [Gr. oxys, sharp; aster, star]
(PORIFERA)
A starshaped spicule with a small center and pointed rays.

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. . 2005.

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  • oxyaster — oxy·as·ter …   English syllables

  • oxyaster — ˈäksēˌastə(r), ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: New Latin, from oxy (I) + aster : a stellate sponge spicule having acute rays …   Useful english dictionary

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