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euplectella

/juːˈplɛk.tɛl.ə/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa un género de esponjas de vidrio pertenecientes a la clase Hyalospongiae, caracterizadas por un esqueleto silíceo reticulado.

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/juːˈplɛk.tɛl.ə/C2formalscientific
  • esSustantivo que designa un género de esponjas de vidrio pertenecientes a la clase Hyalospongiae, caracterizadas por un esqueleto silíceo reticulado.

A noun referring to a genus of glass sponges belonging to the class Hyalospongiae, characterized by a lattice-like siliceous skeleton.

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  1. A genus of glass spongesC2formalscientific

    A genus of deep-sea sponges in the family Euplectellidae, known for their intricate, glass-like silica skeletons.

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    • Euplectella species are often found in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean.
    • The skeleton of Euplectella is composed of silica and is highly porous.
    • Marine biologists study Euplectella to understand biomineralization processes.