CONTRACTIN
\kəntɹˈaktɪn], \kəntɹˈaktɪn], \k_ə_n_t_ɹ_ˈa_k_t_ɪ_n]\
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presumable neurohumor inducing contraction of chromatophores in crustaceans. Opp. expantin.
By J.H. Kenneth
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.