monocyttarian, a. and n. Zool.
(mɒnəʊsɪˈtɛərɪən)
[f. mod.L. Monocyttaria neut. pl. (f. Gr. µόνο-ς mono- + κύτταρ-ος cell) + -an.]
a. adj. Belonging to the group Monocyttaria of Radiolarians, which have a single central capsule; unicapsular. b. n. A member of this group.
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