MARSIPOBRANCHIA
\mˌɑːsɪpəbɹˈanki͡ə], \mˌɑːsɪpəbɹˈankiə], \m_ˌɑː_s_ɪ_p_ə_b_ɹ_ˈa_n_k_iə]\
Definitions of MARSIPOBRANCHIA
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A class of Vertebrata, lower than fishes, characterized by their purselike gill cavities, cartilaginous skeletons, absence of limbs, and a suckerlike mouth destitute of jaws. It includes the lampreys and hagfishes. See Cyclostoma, and Lamprey. Called also Marsipobranchiata, and Marsipobranchii.
By Oddity Software
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A class of Vertebrata, lower than fishes, characterized by their purselike gill cavities, cartilaginous skeletons, absence of limbs, and a suckerlike mouth destitute of jaws. It includes the lampreys and hagfishes. See Cyclostoma, and Lamprey. Called also Marsipobranchiata, and Marsipobranchii.
By Noah Webster.
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