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Definition of nectocalyx

nectocalyx

/ˌnɛk.toʊˈkeɪ.lɪks/
nec · to · ca · lyx
Plural:nectocalyces
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nectocalyx Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A highly specialized, bell-shaped medusoid zooid found in siphonophores (a type of colonial marine organism) that functions to propel the entire colony through the water by means of rhythmic muscular contractions.

Example

"By rhythmically pulsing its translucent nectocalyx, the delicate siphonophore efficiently navigates the open ocean currents."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'nēktos' (swimming) combined with the Latin 'calyx' (cup or husk), from the Greek 'kalyx'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nectocalyx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nectocalyx
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