Arhynchobdellida

plural noun

Arhyn·​chob·​del·​li·​da

¦āˌriŋˌkäbˈdelədə

in some classifications

: an order or other division of leeches comprising the Gnathobdellida and Pharyngobdellida

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from a- entry 2 + rhynch- + -bdellida (from -bdella + -ida)

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