Craspedote

/kræˈspɛdoʊt/ adjective

Definition

Having a border, edge, or fringe; in zoology, characterized by a distinct rim or membranous edge.

Etymology

From Greek kraspedon (border, edge, margin) plus -ote (adjectival suffix). This technical term appears in zoological descriptions of organisms with distinctive marginal structures.

Kelly Says

A 'craspedote' organism has a crisp, defined edge—the word is particularly used for jellyfish where the velum (rim) is a crucial feature for movement and feeding.

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