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Hemocyanin.
Hemocyanin - as a noun
A blue copper-containing respiratory pigment (a metalloprotein) found in most molluscs, and some arthropods
Example Sentences
"The role of hemocyanin is to carry oxygen throughout the bodies of these organisms."
"Shrimps and crabs have hemocyanin in their blood instead of hemoglobin."
"The color of the blood in these animals is due to the presence of hemocyanin."
"Some species of spiders also have hemocyanin in their circulatory system."
"Horseshoe crabs possess a copper-based hemocyanin to transport oxygen."
Word Game Points
Is HEMOCYANIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hemocyanin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HEMOCYANIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is HEMOCYANIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hemocyanin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHEMOCYANIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is HEMOCYANIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hemocyanin is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHEMOCYANIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
