phylactocarp

noun

phy·​lac·​to·​carp

fə̇ˈlaktəˌkärp

plural -s

: a branch of a plumularian hydroid modified to protect the gonothecae

phylactocarpal

⸗¦⸗⸗¦kärpəl

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Greek phylaktos (verbal of phylassein to guard, preserve) + English -carp

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