"discohexaster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: discohexasters [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek: diskos, circular plate; hex, six; aster, star. Head templates: {{en-noun}} discohexaster (plural discohexasters)
  1. (zoology) A sponge spicule with six rays octahedrally arranged, ending with disks.
    Sense id: en-discohexaster-en-noun-NuLMWocM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Zoology Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

Inflected forms

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