ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: aut- + skeleton
: an internal skeleton ; specifically : the endoskeleton of sponges consisting of spicules or spongin fibers secreted by the cells — opposed to pseudoskeleton
ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: aut- + skeleton
: an internal skeleton ; specifically : the endoskeleton of sponges consisting of spicules or spongin fibers secreted by the cells — opposed to pseudoskeleton
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012