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