calicle
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of calicle
1840–50; < Latin caliculus small cup, equivalent to calic- (stem of calix; see calix) cup + -ulus -ule
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In this coral the calicle is divided into quadrants by four principal septa, the main septum, counter septum, and two alar septa.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various
Tabulae are stout horizontal partitions traversing the centre of the calicle and dividing it into as many superimposed chambers.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various
The whole system of dissepiments in any given calicle is often called endotheca.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various
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