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branchiostomidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun branchiostomidae has 1 sense
  1. Amphioxidae, family Amphioxidae, Branchiostomidae, family Branchiostomidae - lancelets
    --1 is a kind of chordate family
    --1 is a member of Cephalochordata, subphylum Cephalochordata
    --1 has members: genus Amphioxus

Definitions from the Web

Branchiostomidae

Definition: Branchiostomidae refers to a family of small, slender, and marine invertebrates commonly known as lancelets or amphioxus. They belong to the subphylum Cephalochordata and are characterized by their fish-like appearance.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A family of marine invertebrates comprising lancelets or amphioxus.

Example Sentence: The Branchiostomidae family includes several species of lancelets found in coastal waters around the world.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of the Branchiostomidae family.

Example Sentence: The branchiostomidae anatomy exhibits unique adaptations for filter-feeding.

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