Globiocephala

Glo·​bi·​o·​ceph·​a·​la
ˌglōbē(ˌ)ōˈsefələ
variants or globiocephalus
-ləs

taxonomic synonym of globicephala

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from globi- (from Latin globus ball) + -o- + -cephala (from Greek kephalē head) or -cephalus

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“Globiocephala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Globiocephala. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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