Sphaeridia

Sphaeridia
Sphaeridium Sph[ae]*rid"i*um, n.; pl. {Sph[ae]ridia}. [NL., fr. Gr. ??? a sphere.] (Zo["o]l.) A peculiar sense organ found upon the exterior of most kinds of sea urchins, and consisting of an oval or sherical head surmounting a short pedicel. It is generally supposed to be an olfactory organ. [1913 Webster]

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