sphaeridium

Meanings

Plural: sphaeridia

Noun

Synonym of capitulum.
A sense organ found on the exterior of most sea urchins, consisting of an oval or spherical head surmounting a short pedicel. It is generally supposed to be an olfactory organ, or for equilibrium.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek σφαιρίδιον (sphairídion, “sphere (diminutive form)”), by surface analysis, sphero- + -idium.

Synonyms

capitulum

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