pluteiform

/pluːtɪˈfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or resembling a shape like a pluteus, especially in referring to the shape of a cell or an organism.

“The microscopic structure of the cells was pluteiform in appearance.”

2. noun

A pluteus-shaped cell or organism.

“The biologist studied the pluteiform morphology of the new species.”

Synonyms

  • echinopluteus
  • pluteus-shaped

Antonyms

  • globular
  • spherical