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Drepanaspis

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Drep·​a·​nas·​pis | \ ˌdrepəˈnaspə̇s \

Definition of Drepanaspis

: a genus of Devonian ostracoderms (class Heterostraci)

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History and Etymology for Drepanaspis

New Latin, from Greek drepanē sickle (from drepein to pluck) + New Latin -aspis

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“Drepanaspis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Drepanaspis. Accessed 16 Aug. 2022.

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