lithocyst

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Synonyms: lithoclast

Antonyms: lithoclast

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|zoology}} A [[sac]] containing [[otolith]]s, found in [[medusa]]e and other [[invertebrate]]s.
2. {{lb|en|botany}} A small, [[siliceous]] structure found in [[diatom]]s and some other types of [[alga]]e that fills with gas or oil, controlling the [[buoyancy]] of the algae.

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