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Statoblast
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What's The Definition Of Statoblast?Synonyms | Synonyms for Statoblast: Related Terms | Find terms related to Statoblast: See Also | Statoblast In Webster's Dictionary \Stat"o*blast\, n. [Gr. ? standing (i. e., remaining)
+ -blast.] (Zo["o]l.)
One of a peculiar kind of internal buds, or germs, produced
in the interior of certain Bryozoa and sponges, especially in
the fresh-water species; -- also called {winter buds}.
Note: They are protected by a firm covering, and are usually
destined to perpetuate the species during the winter
season. They burst open and develop in the spring. In
some fresh-water sponges they serve to preserve the
species during the dry season. See Illust. under
{Phylactol[ae]mata}.
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