lithocyst en · NOUN
Etymology
From litho- + cyst.
Meanings
- A sac containing otoliths, found in medusae and other invertebrates.
- A small, siliceous structure found in diatoms and some other types of algae that fills with gas or oil, controlling the buoyancy of the algae.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithocysts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |