Hemichordate

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of many marine worms, of the phylum Hemichordata, that have a primitive notochord
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of these animals

Etymology

From hemi- + cordate.

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