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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A false osculum or secondary opening which replaces the original osculum of a sponge.

   "Another characteristic is the presence of a 3-6 cm wide large pseudoscule with a transparent membrane."

Synonyms

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pseudostome

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"Another characteristic is the presence of a 3-6 cm wide large pseudoscule with a transparent membrane."

Etymology

From pseudo- + oscule.

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