Sycones

plural noun

Sy·​co·​nes

sīˈkō(ˌ)nēz

in some classifications

: a group comprising the sycon sponges:

a

: a group coextensive with Syconosa

b

: a suborder of Syconosa

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from plural of Sycon

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