diphyozo61d

[Greek diphyes of double nature or form, zoon an animal, and eidos =appearance.] Zool.: One of the detached reproductive portions of adult members of that order of oceanic Hydrozoa called Calycophoride. They swim about by means of their calyx. (q. v.).] Anat .: Of or pertaining to the diploe. diploic-veins, diploetic-veins. diploma