es·cha·ra
| \ ˈeskərə \
Definition of eschara
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: a genus of bryozoans (order Cheilostomata) that produce delicate colonies resembling various fragile corals
2
plural -s
: any bryozoan of the genus Eschara
also
: an erect 2-layered bryozoan colony
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“Eschara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eschara. Accessed 16 Apr. 2021.
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