pneumatophore

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pneu·mat·o·phore | \ nu̇-ˈma-tə-ˌfȯr

, nyu̇- \

Definition of pneumatophore

1 : a muscular gas-containing sac that serves as a float on a siphonophore colony

2 : a usually partially exposed root of a wetland plant (such as a mangrove) that functions especially in the intake of oxygen from the atmosphere

Examples of pneumatophore in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The arrangement of these pneumatophores can help scientists tell pterosaur species apart. — Michael Greshko, National Geographic, "New 'frozen dragon' pterosaur found hiding in plain sight," 10 Sep. 2019

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