tectibranch

/ (ˈtɛktɪˌbræŋk) /


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

Origin of tectibranch

1
C19: New Latin, from tectus covered, from tegere to cover + branchia: see -branch

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