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Errantia

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Er·​ran·​tia | \ eˈranch(ē)ə, -ntēə \

Definition of Errantia

in some classifications
: a division of Polychaeta comprising free-swimming worms (such as those of the genera Aphrodite, Nereis, and Polynoe) usually with well-developed parapodia and sense organs and without special respiratory structures

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History and Etymology for Errantia

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of errant-, errans, present participle of errare to wander, err

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“Errantia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Errantia. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.

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