Thyrostraca

plural noun

Thy·​ros·​tra·​ca
thīˈrästrəkə
in some especially former classifications
: a subclass of Crustacea coextensive with Cirripedia
thyrostracan
(ˈ)⸗¦⸗⸗kən
adjective or noun

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from thyro- (from Greek thyra door, opening) + Greek ostraka, plural of ostrakon shell

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“Thyrostraca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thyrostraca. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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