Synapta \Syn*ap"ta\ (s[i^]n*[a^]p"t[.a]), n. [NL., fr. Gr.
synapto`s fastened together; sy`n with + 'a`ptein to fasten.]
(Zool.)
A genus of slender, transparent holothurians which have
delicate calcareous anchors attached to the dermal plates.
See Illustration in Appendix.
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