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leucon

Syllabification: (leu·con)
Pronunciation: /ˈlo͞oˌkän/

Definition of leucon

noun

Zoology
  • a sponge of the most complex structure, composed of a mass of flagellated chambers and water canals. Compare with ascon and sycon.

Derivatives

leuconoid

Pronunciation: /-kəˌnoid/

adjective

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