synapticula

Noun

(plural synapticulae or synapticulas)

(zoology) One of numerous calcareous processes which extend between, and unite, the adjacent septa of certain corals.

Origin

Diminutive from Ancient Greek fastened together.

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The gill-slits may be stated briefly as follows: - (a) the presence of two kinds of branchial bars in all species and also of small cross bars (synapticula) in many species; (s) numerous gill slits, from forty to more 1 - _ than a hundred pairs; (y) the addition of new gill-slits by fresh perforation at the posterior end of the pharynx throughout life.
Synapticula present in some genera.

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