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ceratophyte

ceratophyte

English

Noun

ceratophyte ‎(plural ceratophytes)

  1. (zoology) a type of coral polyp, the internal axis of which has the appearance of wood or horn.

Synonyms

Etymology

cerato- ‎(“horn”) +‎ -phyte ‎(“plant”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɛrətəʊfaɪt/

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