SYNAPTICULA
\sˌɪnɐptˈɪkjʊlə], \sˌɪnɐptˈɪkjʊlə], \s_ˌɪ_n_ɐ_p_t_ˈɪ_k_j_ʊ_l_ə]\
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One of numerous calcareous processes which extend between, and unite, the adjacent septa of certain corals, especially of the fungian corals.
By Oddity Software
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One of small calcareous rods connecting the septa of the mushroom-coral.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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[Greek] One of small calcareous rods connecting the septa of the mushroom-coral (zool.).
By J.H. Kenneth
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