Calcarean
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Calcarean is a noun meaning (zoology) Any sponge, of the class Calcarea, that has a skeleton composed of calcium carbonate spicules.
Meaning
(zoology) Any sponge, of the class Calcarea, that has a skeleton composed of calcium carbonate spicules.
Word Forms
- calcareans
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include biocalcarenite, calcifier, calcsilicate, calcspar, pedocal, calcarinite.
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