rhagon

rhagon
\\ˈrāˌgän, ˈraˌ-\ noun (-s)
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek rhag-, rhax grape, berry
1. : leucon
2. : a sponge or sponge larva of leuconoid structure in which the flagellated chambers are few in number and often adjoin the paragaster
• rhagonoid adjective or noun

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