Difference between revisions of "annulus"
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|lexical category=noun; plural <b>annuli</b>, <b>annuluses</b> | |lexical category=noun; plural <b>annuli</b>, <b>annuluses</b> | ||
|etymology=Latin <i>annulus</i>, ring | |etymology=Latin <i>annulus</i>, ring | ||
| − | |definition=1. Any ring-like circling of a joint, segment, spot or mark. | + | |definition=1. Any ring-like circling of a [[joint]], [[segment]], spot or mark. |
| − | 2. ([[Bryozoa]]: Phylactolaemata) The outer epidermal layer of a statoblast that encircles the protective capsule. | + | 2. ([[Bryozoa]]: [[Phylactolaemata]]) The outer [[epidermal]] layer of a [[statoblast]] that encircles the protective [[capsule]]. |
| − | 3. (NEMATA) The interstice area between the transverse striae of the body cuticle. | + | 3. (NEMATA) The interstice [[area]] between the [[transverse]] striae of the body [[cuticle]]. |
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[[Category:Disambiguation page necessary]] | [[Category:Disambiguation page necessary]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:39, 13 September 2013
annulus (noun; plural annuli, annuluses; Latin annulus, ring): 1. Any ring-like circling of a joint, segment, spot or mark.2. (Bryozoa: Phylactolaemata) The outer epidermal layer of a statoblast that encircles the protective capsule.
3. (NEMATA) The interstice area between the transverse striae of the body cuticle.
