sphaeroma

/ˌsfɛərioʊmə/ or /sfiːˈroʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small isopod crustaceans.

“The sphaeroma was discovered living in the coral reef.”

2. noun

In some contexts, a sphaeroma is a type of rounded or spherical shape.

“The artist created a sphaeroma out of clay to depict the sun.”

Synonyms

  • crustacean
  • isopod

Antonyms

  • mollusk
  • vertebrate