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Achae·​ta | \ (ˈ)ā-ˈkē-tə \

Definition of Achaeta

 (Entry 1 of 2)

taxonomic synonym of sipunculoidea 2

Achaeta

noun
Achae·​ta | \ (ˈ)ā-ˈkē-tə \

Definition of Achaeta (Entry 2 of 2)

: a genus of oligochaete worms completely lacking setae

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First Known Use of Achaeta

Noun

1885, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Achaeta

New Latin, from a- entry 2 + -chaeta

Noun

New Latin, from a- entry 2 + -chaeta

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The first known use of Achaeta was in 1885

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“Achaeta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Achaeta. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.

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