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Scaphopoda

Pronunciation: /ˌskafəˈpəʊdə/

Definition of Scaphopoda

noun

Zoology
  • a class of molluscs that comprises the tusk shells.

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scaphopod

Pronunciation: /ˈskafəpɒd/

noun

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek skaphē 'boat' + pous, pod- 'foot'

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