Calathidium

/ˌkæləˈθɪdiəm/ noun

A small basket-shaped structure in botanical or zoological anatomy, singular form of calathidia.

From Greek 'kalathos' (basket) with the Latin neuter diminutive ending '-idium,' used in scientific nomenclature for small basket-like features.

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