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Amphioxus Definition & Meaning

amphioxus
noun
  1. small translucent lancet-shaped burrowing marine animal; primitive forerunner of the vertebrates

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What does amphioxus mean?
small translucent lancet-shaped burrowing marine animal; primitive forerunner of the vertebrates
What part of speech is amphioxus?
Amphioxus is a noun.

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