Associations to the word «Amphioxus»

Wiktionary

AMPHIOXUS, noun. The lancelet, particularly of the genus Branchiostoma

Dictionary definition

AMPHIOXUS, noun. Small translucent lancet-shaped burrowing marine animal; primitive forerunner of the vertebrates.

Wise words

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