branchiostomid

1 of 2

adjective

bran·​chi·​os·​to·​mid

¦braŋkē¦ästəmə̇d

: of or relating to the family Branchiostomidae

branchiostomid

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: a typical lancelet : a member of the family Branchiostomidae

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin Branchiostomidae

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