clitellata

plural noun

cli·​tel·​la·​ta

ˌklītᵊlˈätə,

-lˈātə

capitalized

in certain classifications

: a major division of annelid worms comprising the Oligochaeta and Hirudinea

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from clitellum +0 -ata

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