Lancelet
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lancelet is a noun meaning any of a group of primitive marine animals, having a notochord instead of a backbone.
Meaning
any of a group of primitive marine animals, having a notochord instead of a backbone.
Word Forms
- lancelets
Synonyms for lancelet
Depending on context, synonyms include amphioxus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amphioxus, cephalochordate, branchiostoma, branchiostomid, lancefish, lanceoporid.
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