Acantharia

Ac·​an·​thar·​ia
ˌaˌkanˈtha(a)rēə,
ˌakən-

taxonomic synonym of actipylea

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from acanth- + -aria

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“Acantharia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Acantharia. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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