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tectibranch

British  
/ ˈtɛktɪˌbræŋk /

noun

  1. a mollusc of the suborder Tectibranchia (or Tectibranchiata ) (order: Opisthobranchia ) which includes the sea slugs and sea hares

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Etymology

Origin of tectibranch

C19: New Latin, from tectus covered, from tegere to cover + branchia: see -branch

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