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Definition of Euplectella
1. Noun. A genus of Hyalospongiae.
Generic synonyms: Sponge Genus
Group relationships: Class Hyalospongiae, Hyalospongiae
Member holonyms: Venus's Flower Basket
Definition of Euplectella
1. n. A genus of elegant, glassy sponges, consisting of interwoven siliceous fibers, and growing in the form of a cornucopia; -- called also Venus's flower-basket.
Definition of Euplectella
1. Noun. Any of the genus ''Euplectella'' of glassy sponges. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Euplectella
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Euplectella
Literary usage of Euplectella
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Notes by a Naturalist: An Account of Observations Made During the Voyage of by Henry Nottidge Moseley (1892)
"Mode of Dredging up euplectella. Mactan Island, Raised Reef. Large Cerianthus.
Trachytic Volcano at Camiguin Island. Temperature at which Plants can Grow in ..."
2. Annual Record of Science and Industry for 1871-78 by Spencer Fullerton Baird (1877)
"ANNUAL RECORD OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY. GATHERING OF euplectella. Among the most
beautiful objects in the way of natural curiosities is the now well-known ..."
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