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sycon

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌɪkɒn/
Definition of sycon

noun

Zoology
  • a sponge of a grade of structure showing some folding of the body wall, with choanocytes only lining radial canals. Compare with ascon and leucon.

Derivatives

syconoid

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: adopted as a genus name from Greek sukon 'fig'

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