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ascon

Pronunciation: /ˈaskɒn/
Definition of ascon

noun

Zoology
  • a sponge of a grade of structure of the simplest type, in the form of a tube or bag lined with choanocytes. Compare with leucon and sycon.

Origin:

late 19th century: modern Latin (genus name), from Greek askos 'bag'

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