Definition of Philactolaema

Definition of Philactolaema

{ ||Phy*lac`to*læ"ma (?), ||Phy*lac`to*læ"ma*ta (?), } n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. &?; to guard + &?; the gullet.] (Zoöl.) An order of fresh-water Bryozoa in which the tentacles are arranged on a horseshoe-shaped lophophore, and the mouth is covered by an epistome. Called also Lophopoda, and hippocrepians.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

You arrived at this page by searching for Philactolaema
The correct Spelling of this word is: Phylactolaema

Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering a wide range of topics.

Home | A to Z | About | Contact Us | Related Links