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vasculum

/væskjʊləm/ noun · British & US
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What does vasculum mean?

noun

A small, portable container used for collecting and preserving plants, especially mosses and lichens, by maintaining a humid microclimate.

Example

"The botanist used a vasculum to collect and study the unique species of moss found in the forest."

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