Ectoprocta

plural noun

Ec·​to·​proc·​ta
in some classifications
: an order or subclass coextensive with Bryozoa
used by those who use Bryozoa as a division of Molluscoidea
ectoproctous
¦⸗⸗¦⸗təs
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from ect- + -procta entry 1

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“Ectoprocta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ectoprocta. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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