Pselaphognatha

plural noun

Psel·​a·​phog·​na·​tha
ˌseləˈfägnəthə
: a small subclass of soft-bodied millipedes with tufts and rows of bristles compare chilognatha, polyxenus

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from pselapho- (from Greek psēlaphan to grope about) + -gnatha

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“Pselaphognatha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pselaphognatha. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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