Dimyaria

plural noun

Di·​my·​ar·​ia
ˌdīˌmīˈa(a)rēə
in some classifications
: a division of Lamellibranchia comprising the bivalve mollusks with both anterior and posterior adductor muscles, sometimes used synonymously with Isomyaria but commonly including also Heteromyaria compare monomyaria
dimyarian
¦dīˌmī¦a(a)rēən
adjective or noun
dimyaric
-ī¦arik
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from di- + -myaria

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“Dimyaria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dimyaria. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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