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    What is the specific definition of the word "phragmotic?"

    Question #94358. Asked by Zap_Rowsdower. (Apr 06 08 9:13 AM)


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    		Phragmotic [ frag-mott-ik ] adj. Description for the large, heavily sclerotised head found only on the soldier caste of some termite species, particularly drywood termites, which is thought to be specially adapted as a plug for a narrow gallery, useful to prevent the entry of ants.

    I believe it means "pluglike".

    http://www.drdons.net/Dr_Dons_Termite_Glossary.htm#P

    Apr 06 08, 9:18 AM
    Zap_Rowsdower

    		Thanks! I couldn't find a definition in any standard online dictionary. I just figured that it was derived from phrágma and meant "fence-like," which does seem to fit.

    Apr 06 08, 9:24 AM

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