polythalamous

adjective

poly·​thal·​a·​mous

: many chambered

also : forming or characterized by many-chambered tests or cysts

polythalamous foraminiferans

polythalamous gall insects

Word History

Etymology

poly- + thalam- (from Greek thalamos chamber), + -ous

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