gas vacuole

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Pronunciation

/gæs ˈvækyuˌoʊl/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

a uniquely prokaryotic subcellular organelle which consists of clusters of gas filled vesicles. The primary function of which is to give buoyancy to a free floating organism.

Etymology

Greek, from cháos & French, from vacuole

gas vacuole
Accepted term: 29-Jan-2014