trichodragma

English

Etymology

From tricho- + Ancient Greek δράγμα (drágma, “bundle”).

Noun

trichodragma (plural trichodragmas or trichodragmata)

1. A sheaf or bundle of raphides.
   • 1916, Journal of Microscopy, page 564:

     The trichodragma is a bundle of short, hair-like spicules, apparently all originating in one and the same mother-cell.

   • 1932, Records of the Indian Museum, volume 34, page 329:

     Small sigmata are very rare, and trichodragmata are apparently absent. The external form is similar to that of M. plumosa.