physophorae Meaning, Definition & Usage

Phy*soph"o*ræ noun plural (Also<

• Physophorae
• Physophoræ

)

Etymology

NL., fr. Gr. a bellows + to bear.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) An order of Siphonophora, furnished with an air sac, or float, and a series of nectocalyces. See Illust. under Nectocalyx.