Laevigrada

Lae·​vi·​gra·​da

ˌlēvəˈgrādə

taxonomic synonym of pycnogonida

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, neuter plural, from laevi- (probably irregular from Latin levis light) + -grada (from Latin gradi to walk, step)

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