Sacoglossa

plural noun

Saco·​glos·​sa

ˌsakəˈgläsə,

ˌsāk-,

-lȯsə

in some classifications

: a division of Opisthobranchia including sea slugs (family Elysiidae) that are usually placed in the suborder Nudibranchia

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from saco- (from Greek sakos shield) + -glossa; akin to Sanskrit tvak skin, hide

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