holectypoid

1 of 2

adjective

ho·​lec·​ty·​poid

hōˈlektəˌpȯid

: of or relating to the Holectypina

holectypoid

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: a sea urchin of the suborder Holectypina

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin Holectypoida

Noun

New Latin Holectypoida

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