vibraculum
any of the modified polyps on the surface of certain bryozoan colonies, having a long, whiplike appendage that clears away debris.
Origin of vibraculum
1Other words from vibraculum
- vi·brac·u·lar, adjective
- vi·brac·u·loid, adjective
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How to use vibraculum in a sentence
vibraculum, vī-brak′ū-lum, n. one of the long whip-like appendages of the cells of some Polyzoa:—pl.
Opening of cell broad oval, pointed below; three short indistinct spines above; vibraculum large, sinus deep.
Cells elongate, external side nearly straight, vibraculum sublateral, very prominent.
Each marginal cell with a single large vibraculum in front below the mouth.
Character: (B.) cells rhomboidal, sinuated on the outer side for the lodgment of a vibraculum.
British Dictionary definitions for vibraculum
/ (vaɪˈbrækjʊləm) /
zoology any of the specialized bristle-like polyps in certain bryozoans, the actions of which prevent parasites from settling on the colony
Origin of vibraculum
1Derived forms of vibraculum
- vibracular, adjective
- vibraculoid, adjective
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