chaetognath

See also: chætognath

English

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Etymology

Ancient Greek χαίτη (khaítē, “flowing hair”) + γνάθος (gnáthos, “jaw”). By surface analysis, chaeto- +‎ -gnath (compare -gnathous).

Noun

chaetognath (plural chaetognaths)

  1. Any of several marine worms of the phylum Chaetognatha.

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Translations
arrow worm — see arrow worm

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