Monaxon

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A monaxonal spicule of a sponge.

    "The monaxons are all of large size, being at least twice as thick as the basal rays of the triradiate systems, and not less than 300 μ in length, allowing for those which are apparently not full-grown."

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"The monaxons are all of large size, being at least twice as thick as the basal rays of the triradiate systems, and not less than 300 μ in length, allowing for those which are apparently not full-grown."

Etymology

From mon- + axon.

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