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ACTINOTRICHIUM

\ˌaktɪnətɹˈɪt͡ʃi͡əm], \ˌaktɪnətɹˈɪt‍ʃi‍əm], \ˌa_k_t_ɪ_n_ə_t_ɹ_ˈɪ_tʃ_iə_m]\

Definitions of ACTINOTRICHIUM

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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A delicate unjointed horny fibre of mesoblastic origin found at the edge of all the fins in adult Teleostomes, probably homologous with the ceratotrichia of Elasmobranchs.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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