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PALPON

\pˈalpɒn], \pˈalpɒn], \p_ˈa_l_p_ɒ_n]\

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  • A hydrocyst or dactylozooid of Siphonophores.
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
 
  • [Latin] A hydrocyst or dactylozooid of Siphonophores (zool.).
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth
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