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endosarc

[ en-duh-sahrk ]

noun

, Biology.
  1. the endoplasm of a protozoan ( ectosarc ).


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Other Words From

  • endo·sarcous adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of endosarc1

First recorded in 1865–70; endo- + -sarc
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Example Sentences

The endosarc is semifluid and rich in granules mostly “reserve” in nature, often showing proteid or fat reactions.

(Gymnostomaceae); showing the reticulate arrangement of the endosarc, b, contractile vacuoles; c, the cuticle-lined pharynx.

The endosarc is full of food-granules and reserve-granules (oil, colouring matter and proteid).

The Intracapsular Sarcode (endosarc) or surrounding internal protoplasm.

Note the small granules which move about within the endosarc.

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