anisochela

anisochela
\\-ˈkēlə\ noun (plural anisochelas \\-ləz\\ ; or anisochelae \\-ˌlē\)
Etymology: New Latin, from anis- (I) + chela
: a chelate sponge spicule having the ends dissimilar

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  • anisochela — n. [Gr. anisos, unequal; chele, claw] 1. (ARTHROPODA) A chela with two unlike parts. 2. (PORIFERA) A diactinal microsclere with unlike, recurved hooks, plates or flukes at each end; see isochela …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • anisochela — an·iso·che·la …   English syllables

  • isochela — n. [Gr. isos, equal; chele, claw] 1. A chela with two like parts. 2. (PORIFERA) A diactinal microsclere with like recurved hooks, plates, flukes or anchor shaped at each end; see anisochela …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

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