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endoproct

en·do·proct [ éndə pròkt ] (plural en·do·procts) or en·to·proct [ éntə pròkt ] (plural en·to·procts)


noun 
Definition:
 
tiny transparent sea animal: a tiny transparent sea animal with a cup-shaped body and crown of tentacles used for feeding. Most live in colonies attached to rocks, pilings, and other surfaces. Phylum Entoprocta.

[Mid-20th century. <endo- + Greek prōktos "anus"]
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