Diactinic

/daɪækˈtɪnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to diactin spicules; having the characteristics of a two-rayed spicule.

Etymology

From diactin + -ic (adjective suffix). Describes features and characteristics of two-rayed sponge structures.

Kelly Says

Sponge taxonomy relies heavily on these spicule descriptions—a diactinic arrangement tells scientists immediately which ocean layer this sponge comes from and how it's related to others!

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