keratose

American

[ker-uh-tohs] / ˈkɛr əˌtoʊs /

adjective

having a skeleton formed of horny fibers, as certain sponges.

noun

keratode.

keratose British

/ -ˌtəʊz, ˈkɛrəˌtəʊs /

adjective

(esp of certain sponges) having a horny skeleton

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Etymology

Origin of keratose

First recorded in 1850–55; kerat- + -ose ¹

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Dr. Turner suggests the meshlike structures closely resemble the fiber networks of modern keratose sponges, also known as horny sponges, found around the world today.

From New York Times ● Jul. 28, 2021

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