tectibranchiate en · ADJ
Etymology
From Latin tectus, past participle of tegere (“to cover”) + branchiate.
Meanings
- (not-comparable, obsolete) Having the gills covered by the mantle; of or relating to the former order Tectibranchiata.
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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
tectibranchiate en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin tectus, past participle of tegere (“to cover”) + branchiate.
Meanings
- Any tectibranchiate mollusk.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tectibranchiates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |