madreporite
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of madreporite
Example Sentences
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A structure called a madreporite connects to the central ring, and protrudes from the upper surface of the sea star, next to the anus.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
Water enters the madreporite on the aboral side of the echinoderm.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
The madreporite is the point of entry and exit for water for the water vascular system.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
A structure on top of the body, called the madreporite, regulates the amount of water in the water vascular system.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
There are five prominent mouth-shields and a separate madreporite on the ventral surface.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" by Various
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