Boltenia

noun

Bol·​ten·​ia

bōlˈtenēə,

-tēn-

: a genus of simple ascidians related to Tethyum but distinguished by a 4-lobed branchial aperture compare sea pear

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Johannes Bolten †1796 German naturalist and physician + New Latin -ia

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