quadriradiate

adj, noun — 2 senses

adj

Etymology From quadri- + radiate.

Having or consisting of four rays or similar radiating parts.

noun

Etymology From quadri- + radiate.

A quadriradiate sponge-spicule.

The skeleton is composed of triradiates arranged in a few confused layers in the walls of ascon-tubes. In addition to the triradiates, a few quadriradiates can occasionally be found.2023 November 24, Wikipedia contributors, “Clathrina mutsu”, in English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation:

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