Loculus

[lɒkjulәs]

Definition

(n.) One of the spaces between the septa in the Anthozoa.

(n.) One of the compartments of a several-celled ovary; loculament.

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Definition

n. (bot. anat. zool.) a small compartment or cell: in ancient catacombs a small recess for holding an urn:—pl. Loc′ulī.—n. Loc′ulament (bot.) loculus.—adjs. Loc′ular Loc′ulāte Loc′ulose Loc′ulous.

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