Holothuroidea

Hol·​o·​thu·​roi·​dea

ˌhälōthəˈrȯidēə,

ˌhōl-

taxonomic synonym of holothurioidea

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, irregular from Holothuria + -oidea

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