phoronis - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'phoronis' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Phoronis

[ n.]

- A remarkable genus of marine worms having tentacles around the mouth. It is usually classed with the gephyreans. Its larva (Actinotrocha) undergoes a peculiar metamorphosis.

Nearby Words:

phoca phocacean phocal phocenic phocenin phocine phocodont phocodontia phoebe phoebus

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