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statoblast

/ˈsteɪtoʊblæst/ /ˈstætəˌblæst/

Meanings
noun
One of a peculiar kind of internal buds, or germs, produced in the interior of certain Bryozoa and sponges. They are protected by a firm covering, and are usually destined to perpetuate the species during the winter season. They burst open and develop in the spring. In some freshwater sponges they serve to preserve the species during the dry season.

Examples :

"The freshwater bryozoan survived the harsh winter because it produced statoblast, resistant structures that protected its cells until spring. "
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Related Words

Illustration perpetuate

perpetuate verb

/pərˈpetʃueɪt/ /pərˈpetʃuːeɪt/

To make perpetual; to preserve from extinction or oblivion.

"The teacher's passionate speeches perpetuated a love of learning in her students. "

Illustration destined

destined verb

/ˈdɛstɪnd/

To preordain

"The teacher was destined to be a renowned professor; her passion for teaching was evident from a young age. "

Illustration produced

produced verb

/pɹəˈdjuːst/ /pɹəˈdust/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory produced 1000 cars last week. "

Illustration interior

interior noun

/ɪnˈtɪəɹɪə/ /ɪnˈtɪɹiɚ/

The inside of a building, container, cavern, or other enclosed structure.

"The cozy interior of the library was perfect for studying. "

Illustration resistant

resistant noun

/rɪˈzɪstənt/ /rəˈzɪstənt/

A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

"The student was a strong resistant, leading the group in their peaceful protest against the unfair school rules. "

Illustration covering

covering verb

/ˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

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peculiar noun

[pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uːljʊə] [pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uljɚ]

That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

"The right to assign parking spaces near the entrance is the manager's peculiar within the company. "

Illustration preserve

preserve noun

/pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/

A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.

"My grandmother makes a delicious strawberry preserve for breakfast. "

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freshwater noun

/ˈfɹɛʃˌwɔtɚ/ /ˈfɹɛʃˌwɑtɚ/

Water with a very low content of dissolved salt, as opposed to brackish water or salt water.

"The fish in the aquarium needed freshwater, not saltwater. "

Illustration internal

internal adjective

/ɪnˈtɝnəl/

Inside of something

"We saw the internal compartments."

Illustration structures

structures noun

/ˈstrʌktʃərz/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

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protected verb

/pɹəˈtɛktɪd/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."