ganoine

English

Alternative forms

ganoin

Etymology

From ganoid +‎ -ine.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡæn.oʊ.ɪn/

Noun

ganoine (uncountable)

  1. (zoology) A glassy, often multi-layered mineralized tissue that covers the scales, cranial bones and fin rays in some fish.

References

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