autoskeleton

autoskeleton
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun (-s)
Etymology: aut- + skeleton
: an internal skeleton; specifically : the endoskeleton of sponges consisting of spicules or spongin fibers secreted by the cells — opposed to pseudoskeleton

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • autoskeleton — n. [Gr. autos, self; skeleton, dried body] (PORIFERA) The endoskeleton, comprised of spicules or spongin fibers secreted by the cells …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • autoskeleton — au·to·skeleton …   English syllables

  • autoskeleton —   n. internal skeleton …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • pseudoskeleton — “+ noun Etymology: pseud + skeleton : a sponge skeleton consisting of foreign bodies not secreted by the animal opposed to autoskeleton …   Useful english dictionary

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