tectibranch
/ (ˈtɛktɪˌbræŋk) /
noun
a mollusc of the suborder Tectibranchia (or Tectibranchiata) (order: Opisthobranchia) which includes the sea slugs and sea hares
Origin of tectibranch
1C19: New Latin, from tectus covered, from tegere to cover + branchia: see -branch
Words Nearby tectibranch
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