Achaeta
Definition of Achaeta
taxonomic synonym of sipunculoidea 2
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Origin and Etymology of achaeta
New Latin, from 2a- + -chaeta
Achaeta
Definition of Achaeta
: a genus of oligochaete worms completely lacking setae
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Origin and Etymology of achaeta
New Latin, from 2a- + -chaeta
First Known Use: 1885
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