Cheilospirura

Chei·​lo·​spi·​ru·​ra

¦kī(ˌ)lōˌspīˈru̇rə

taxonomic synonym of acuaria

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from chil- + Spirura genus of nematode worms, from spir- + -ura

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