PHYLLOZOOID
\fˈɪləzˌuːɪd], \fˈɪləzˌuːɪd], \f_ˈɪ_l_ə_z_ˌuː_ɪ_d]\
Definitions of PHYLLOZOOID
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A shield-shaped medusoid of protective function; a hydrophyllium of Hydromedusae.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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[Greek] A shield-shaped medusoid of protective function; a hydrophyllium of Hydromedusae (zool.).
By J.H. Kenneth
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