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acanthostyle

noun
acan·​tho·​style | \ əˈkan(t)thəˌstīl\
plural -s

Definition of acanthostyle

: a monaxon sponge spicule rounded at one end and bearing tiny spines

First Known Use of acanthostyle

1907, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for acanthostyle

acanth- + -style

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