"spiraster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spirasters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} spiraster (plural spirasters)
  1. (zoology) In sponges, a short curved axial rod-like spicule with thick spines. Categories (topical): Zoology
    Sense id: en-spiraster-en-noun-Z1R1uwps Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

Inflected forms

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