madreporite

(noun)

a lightcolored calcerous opening used to filter water into the water vascular system of echinoderms

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Examples of madreporite in the following topics:

  • Phylum Echinodermata

    • The madreporite is a light-colored, calcerous opening used to filter water into the water vascular system of echinoderms.
    • Water enters the madreporite on the aboral side of the echinoderm.
    • These podocytes are connected by an internal system of canals to the madreporite.
    • Madreporite 6.