Discophorous

/dɪsˈkɒfərəs/ adjective

Definition

Bearing or carrying a disk-shaped structure; having a disk-like form.

Etymology

From Greek discus (disk) + -phorous (bearing). The -ous ending makes it an adjective meaning 'having the quality of bearing.'

Kelly Says

This adjective describes the actual body plan—a discophorous organism is literally shaped like it's carrying a disk, which works perfectly for slow ocean drifters.

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