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Kinorhyncha

Pronunciation: /ˌkʌɪnə(ʊ)ˈrɪŋkə/

Definition of Kinorhyncha

noun

Zoology
  • a small phylum of minute marine invertebrates that have a spiny body and burrow in sand or mud.

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kinorhynch

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌɪnə(ʊ)rɪŋk/

noun

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek kinein 'set in motion' + rhunkos 'snout'

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