Prorhipidoglossomorpha

plural noun

Pro·​rhip·​i·​do·​glos·​so·​mor·​pha

prōˌripədōˌgläsəˈmȯrfə

in some classifications

: a primary division of Mollusca including the classes Gastropoda, Scaphopoda, and Lamellibranchia

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from pro- entry 1 + Rhipidoglossa + -o- + -morpha

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