Spongin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spongin is a noun meaning A horny, sulfur-containing protein, related to keratin, that forms the skeletal structure of certain classes of sponges. A proteinaceous compound of which the spicules in Demospongiae are composed.
Meaning
A horny, sulfur-containing protein, related to keratin, that forms the skeletal structure of certain classes of sponges. A proteinaceous compound of which the spicules in Demospongiae are composed.
Word Forms
- spongins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spicule, demosponge, scleroblast, spongoblast, spiculum, sclere.
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