PERISARC

Etymology

Noun

perisarc (plural perisarcs)

(zoology) The outer hardened integument that covers most hydrozoan coelenterates

Source: Wiktionary


Per"i*sarc, n. Etym: [Pref. peri- + Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The outer, hardened integument which covers most hydroids.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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