strobilus

See also: Strobilus

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek στρόβιλος (stróbilos).

Noun

strobilus (plural strobili)

(botany) cone
(zoology) A layered reproductive stage in jellyfish, in which the swimming medusa form is produced.

Related terms

Translations

botany: cone

Romanian: strobil (ro) m

Spanish: estróbilo (es) m

zoology: a layered reproductive stage in jellyfish

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