Definition of Somatocyst. Meaning of Somatocyst. Synonyms of Somatocyst

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Definition of Somatocyst

Somatocyst
Somatocyst So"ma*to*cyst, n. [Gr. sw^ma, sw`matos, body + ky`stis a bladder.] (Zo["o]l.) A cavity in the primary nectocalyx of certain Siphonophora. See Illust. under Nectocalyx.

Meaning of Somatocyst from wikipedia

- The front one includes a somatocyst (extension of the gastrovascular system), while the hind one does not. The somatocyst often contains an oil droplet...
- distinctive net of radial canals that make up its central cavity, a distinctive somatocyst that sharply doubles back, and asymmetrical canals on its bracts. The...
- nectop**** is absent. The anterior one has a complete dorsal ridge. The somatocyst (extension of the gastrovascular system) is very close to the nectosac...
- being the one behind. Within the nectop**** are the somatocyst and the hydroecium. The somatocyst is an additional structure that is seen in the mesoglea...
- gas filled zooid used to float and instead utilize oils within their somatocyst for floatation and nutritional storage. Furthermore, Since the genus Lensia...
- about one third of the length of the nectop****, and the long slender somatocyst (extension of the gastrovascular system) reaches the apex of the nectosac...
- which bend dorsally. The hydroecium (ventral cavity) is shallow and the somatocyst (part of the gastrovascular system) extends to about half the height of...