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synocil Zool.|ˈsɪnəsɪl|
[irreg. f. Gr. σύν syn-1 + L. cilium (see cilia): cf. cnidocil, palpocil.]
A structure in certain sponges, supposed to be a sense-organ, perhaps analogous to the rods and cones of the retina of the eye: see quot. 1888.
1883Simmonds Dict. Trade Suppl. 1888Rolleston & Jackson Anim. Life 807 A synocil, as yet observed only in a Sycandra, is a process of mesoglaea,..containing a number of fine filaments derived from as many cells situate at its base. |