staphyla

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noun

A cluster of gongylidia.

Scrabble 16

Meanings

nounstaphyla (plural staphylae)

plural staphylae

  1. A cluster of gongylidia.

    Moller gives the first detailed description of the staphylae (“Kohlrabi bodies”) growing in the garden and in artificial culture.

    2012, Henry Hermani, Social Insects, volume 4, page 351
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