craticular
adjective
cra·tic·u·lar
\krəˈtikyələ(r)\
Definition of craticular
botany
: having to do with a resting stage in diatoms during which new valves are formed within the old ones
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Origin and Etymology of craticular
Latin craticula fine hurdlework, gridiron (diminutive of cratis hurdle) + English -ar — more at hurdle
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