Quadriradiate
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A quadriradiate sponge-spicule.
"The skeleton is composed of triradiates arranged in a few confused layers in the walls of ascon-tubes. In addition to the triradiates, a few quadriradiates can occasionally be found."
Adjective
- 1 Having or consisting of four rays or similar radiating parts. not-comparable
Example
More examples"The skeleton is composed of triradiates arranged in a few confused layers in the walls of ascon-tubes. In addition to the triradiates, a few quadriradiates can occasionally be found."
Etymology
From quadri- + radiate.
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