Gonothecal

/ˌɡɒnəˈθiːkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or of the nature of a gonotheca; concerning the protective covering of reproductive structures in marine colonial animals.

Etymology

From 'gonotheca' + '-al' (suffix meaning relating to). Standard scientific adjectival formation describing properties or relationships of gonothecae.

Kelly Says

Scientists add '-al' to nearly everything to make adjectives, so 'gonothecal' is just the scientific way of saying 'having to do with those protective egg-nursery shells.'

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