scutibranchiate

English

adj
Definitions
  • (zoology) Having the gills protected by a shield-like shell.
  • (zoology) Of or relating to the Scutibranchiata.

Etymology

Affix from English scute + English branchiate (gills).

Origin

English

branchiate

Gloss

gills

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