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Sipuncula

Pronunciation: /sʌɪˈpʌŋkjʊlə/

Definition of Sipuncula

noun

Zoology
  • a small phylum that comprises the peanut worms. Also called Sipunculida.

Derivatives

sipunculan

noun & adjective

sipunculid

noun & adjective

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Sipunculus (genus name), based on a variant of Latin siphunculus 'small tube'

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