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单词 keratose
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Definition of keratose in US English:

keratose

adjective ˈkerəˌtōsˈkɛrəˌtoʊsˈkɛrəˌtoʊs
Zoology

  • (of certain sponges) composed of a horny substance.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This contrasts with temperate and especially sub-tropical and tropical latitudes where keratose sponges can be common.
    • I have taken pictures of them feeding on the yellow keratose sponges.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek keras, kerat- 'horn' + -ose1.

Definition of keratose in US English:

keratose

adjectiveˈkerəˌtōsˈkɛrəˌtoʊs
Zoology

  • (of certain sponges) composed of a horny substance.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This contrasts with temperate and especially sub-tropical and tropical latitudes where keratose sponges can be common.
    • I have taken pictures of them feeding on the yellow keratose sponges.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek keras, kerat- ‘horn’ + -ose.
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