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branchiostomid

adjective
bran·chi·os·to·mid | \ ¦braŋkē¦ästəmə̇d \

Definition of branchiostomid 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to the family Branchiostomidae

branchiostomid

noun
\ " \
plural -s

Definition of branchiostomid (Entry 2 of 2)

: a typical lancelet : a member of the family Branchiostomidae

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