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Gnathostomulida

Pronunciation: /ˌneɪθə(ʊ)stəʊˈmjʊːlidə/

Definition of Gnathostomulida

noun

Zoology
  • a minor phylum of minute marine worms which appear to be intermediate between coelenterates and flatworms.

Derivatives

gnathostomulid

Pronunciation: /ˌneɪθə(ʊ)ˈstəʊmjʊlɪd/

noun & adjective

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek gnathos 'jaw' + stoma 'mouth'

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Definition of Gnathostomulida in the US English dictionary

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