phylactocarp
noun
phy·lac·to·carp
fə̇ˈlaktəˌkärp
plural -s
: a branch of a plumularian hydroid modified to protect the gonothecae
phylactocarpal adjective
⸗¦⸗⸗¦kärpəl
Word History
Etymology
Greek phylaktos (verbal of phylassein to guard, preserve) + English -carp