fasciole

noun

fas·​ci·​ole

ˈfas(h)ēˌōl

plural -s

: a band of minute tubercles bearing modified commonly ciliated spines on the test of certain sea urchins

Word History

Etymology

New Latin fasciola, from Latin, small bandage

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