coenosarc

noun

coe·​no·​sarc

ˈsēnəˌsärk,

-en-,

-nō-

plural -s

1

: the hollow living tube consisting of hydrocaulus and stolons that connects the zooids of a hydroid colony

2

: coenenchyme

Word History

Etymology

coen- + Greek sark-, sarx flesh

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