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Sacoglossa
plural noun
Saco·glos·sa
\ˌsakəˈgläsə, ˌsāk-, -lȯsə\
Definition of Sacoglossa
in some classifications
: a division of Opisthobranchia including sea slugs (family Elysiidae) that are usually placed in the suborder Nudibranchia
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Origin and Etymology of sacoglossa
New Latin, from saco- (from Greek sakos shield) + -glossa; akin to Sanskrit tvak skin, hide
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