Teleodesmacea

plural noun
Tel·​eo·​des·​ma·​cea

Definition of Teleodesmacea

in some classifications
: a large group comprising bivalve mollusks with well-developed cardinal teeth in the hinge and being nearly equivalent to the order Eulamellibranchia

Other Words from Teleodesmacea

teleodesmacean \ ¦⸗⸗⸗ˌ⸗¦māshən \ adjective or noun
teleodesmaceous \ -​shəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for Teleodesmacea

New Latin, from tele- entry 2 + desm- + -acea

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