Sphaeridium
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sphaeridium is a noun meaning (botany) Synonym of capitulum.
Meaning
(botany) Synonym of capitulum.
More Meanings
- (zoology) A sense organ found on the exterior of most sea urchins, consisting of an oval or spherical head surmounting a short pedicel. It is generally supposed to be an olfactory organ, or for equilibrium.
Word Forms
- sphaeridia
Synonyms for sphaeridium
Depending on context, synonyms include capitulum.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sphaerocone, sphaeroclone, sphaerocyst, pedicellaria, spheromere, spherosporid.
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