Septulum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Septulum is a noun meaning (zoology, anatomy, botany) A little septum; a division between small cavities or parts.
Meaning
(zoology, anatomy, botany) A little septum; a division between small cavities or parts.
More Meanings
- (geology) A small partition or division within a rock or mineral structure, especially within the fossil of a foraminifera or similar microorganism.
Example Sentences
Test small, elongate, subfusiform, with bluntly rounded poles, septa thin and widely spaced, thin and short transverse septula alternating with foramina, thickened at the lower ends where they join with the tops of the parachomata, one or two axial septula between adjacent septa, outer whorls may also have a secondary transverse septulum between adjacent primary transverse septula;
Word Forms
- septula
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include septum, septation, saeptum, septectomy, superoseptum, columella.
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