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plural of illicium
Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
illicia
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illicia — il·licia … English syllables
illicia — noun see illicium 2 … Useful english dictionary
illicium — (plural illicia)) a long, flexible spine on the dorsal median surface of the head usually with a modified tip or esca. Believed to be modified spine from the first dorsal fin and retractable in some species. Acts to lure prey close enough to be… … Dictionary of ichthyology
