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Trachomedusae

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Tracho·​medusae | \ ¦trakō, ˈtrākō+ \

Definition of Trachomedusae

: a suborder of Trachylina comprising medusae in which the tentacles arise from the edge of the umbrella and the gonads are developed in connection with the radial canals

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Other Words from Trachomedusae

trachomedusan \ "+ \ adjective or noun

History and Etymology for Trachomedusae

New Latin, alteration of Trachymedusae

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

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