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Haematobranchia

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Hae·​ma·​to·​bran·​chia | \ ˌhēmətōˈbraŋkēə, ˌhem- \

Definition of Haematobranchia

in some classifications
: a division of arthropods consisting of the trilobites, eurypterids, and horseshoe crabs

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Other Words from Haematobranchia

haematobranchiate \ ¦⸗⸗⸗¦braŋkēə̇t , -​ēˌāt \ adjective

History and Etymology for Haematobranchia

New Latin, from hemat- + -branchia

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“Haematobranchia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Haematobranchia. Accessed 29 May. 2022.

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