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Definition of fossula in English: fossulanoun ˈfɒsjʊlə 1Anatomy and Zoology. A small depression or cavity, especially on the surface of a structure; a small fossa. 2Zoology and Botany. A shallow groove, especially in the cuticle of an insect or the surface of a pollen grain or spore. 3Palaeontology. In rugose corals: a cavity or groove where one of the primitive septa has failed to develop.
Origin Mid 18th century. From classical Latin fossula small trench from fossa + -ula, originally after French fossette. Definition of fossula in US English: fossulanounˈfɒsjʊlə 1Anatomy and Zoology. A small depression or cavity, especially on the surface of a structure; a small fossa. 2Zoology and Botany. A shallow groove, especially in the cuticle of an insect or the surface of a pollen grain or spore. 3Palaeontology. In rugose corals: a cavity or groove where one of the primitive septa has failed to develop.
Origin Mid 18th century. From classical Latin fossula small trench from fossa + -ula, originally after French fossette. |