
Hexactinal
UK
/hɛkˈsætɪnəl/
US
/hɛkˈsætɪnəl/

Translation of "hexactinal" into Russian
hexactinal
AdjectiveUK
/hɛkˈsætɪnəl/
US
/hɛkˈsætɪnəl/
hexactinal
more hexactinal Comp.
most hexactinal Super.
гексактинальный
The sponge has a hexactinal structure.
Губка имеет гексактинальную структуру.
Definitions
hexactinal
NounUK
/hɛkˈsætɪnəl/
US
/hɛkˈsætɪnəl/
A spicule of a sponge that possesses six rays or arms.
Under magnification the sample revealed numerous hexactinals scattered among the softer tissues.
hexactinal
AdjectiveUK
/hɛkˈsætɪnəl/
US
/hɛkˈsætɪnəl/
Having six rays or arms, typically used to describe a type of spicule found in certain sponges.
The hexactinal spicules of the sponge were clearly visible under the microscope.