Pharyngobdellae

Pha·​ryn·​gob·​del·​lae

fəˌriŋˌgäbˈde(ˌ)lē

taxonomic synonym of pharyngobdellida

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from pharyng- + -bdellae (from Greek bdella leech)

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