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单词 hydrorhiza
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hydrorhiza

[ hahy-druh-rahy-zuh ]
/ ˌhaɪ drəˈraɪ zə /

noun, plural hy·dro·rhi·zae [hahy-druh-rahy-zee]. /ˌhaɪ drəˈraɪ zi/.

the rootlike base of a hydroid colony, by which it is attached to the substratum.

Origin of hydrorhiza

From New Latin, dating back to 1860–65; see origin at hydro-1, -rhiza

OTHER WORDS FROM hydrorhiza

hy·dro·rhi·zal, adjective

Words nearby hydrorhiza

hydroponics, hydropower, hydrops, hydropyonephrosis, hydroquinone, hydrorhiza, hydrorrhea, hydrorrhea gravidarum, hydros., hydrosalpinx, hydrosarcocele
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Example sentences from the Web for hydrorhiza

  • The colonies are cylindrical tubes about one quarter of an inch in height, rising from a creeping stem (hydrorhiza).

    The Sea-beach at Ebb-tide|Augusta Foote Arnold
  • As a general rule polyp-buds are produced from the hydrorhiza and hydrocaulus, while medusa-buds are formed on the hydranth.

    Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 2|Various
  • The foot by which it is attached often sends out root-like processes—the hydrorhiza (c).

    Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 2|Various
  • In some cases, however, medusa-buds are formed on the hydrorhiza, as in Hydrocorallines.

    Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 2|Various
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