Campaniliform

/ˌkæmpəˈnɪlɪfɔrm/ adjective

Definition

Having the shape or form of a campanile or bell tower; tower-like and bell-shaped.

Etymology

From Italian campanile plus Latin -form. This technical term combines architectural and biological descriptive language for structures with vertical bell-tower proportions.

Kelly Says

Some sea creatures, like certain jellyfish, are technically campaniliform because their bodies resemble tiny bell towers when you look at them under a microscope!

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