molluscoid

American

[muh-luhs-koid] / məˈlʌs kɔɪd /

adjective

belonging or pertaining to the phylum Molluscoidea, in certain classifications comprising the bryozoans and brachiopods.

molluscoid British

/ mɒˈlʌskɔɪd, ˌmɒlʌsˈkɔɪdəl /

adjective

of, relating to, or belonging to the Molluscoidea, a former phylum including the brachiopods and bryozoans now classified separately

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Etymology

Origin of molluscoid

From the New Latin word Molluscoidea, dating back to 1850–55. See Mollusca, -oid

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