anisochela

noun

an·​iso·​che·​la
-ˈkēlə
plural anisochelas
-ləz
or anisochelae
-ˌlē
: a chelate sponge spicule having the ends dissimilar

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from anis- entry 1 + chela

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anisochela was in 1891

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“Anisochela.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anisochela. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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