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Nematomorpha

Pronunciation: /nɛˌmatəˈmɔːfə/

Definition of Nematomorpha

noun

Zoology
  • a small phylum that comprises the horsehair worms.

Derivatives

nematomorph

Pronunciation: /nɛˈmatəmɔːf/

noun

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek nēma, nēmat- 'thread' + morphē 'form'

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