Achaeta
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Achae·ta | \ (ˈ)ā-ˈkē-tə \
Definition of Achaeta
(Entry 1 of 2)
taxonomic synonym of sipunculoidea 2
Achaeta
nounAchae·ta | \ (ˈ)ā-ˈkē-tə \
Definition of Achaeta (Entry 2 of 2)
: a genus of oligochaete worms completely lacking setae
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