Cephalochordal

/ˌsɛfəloʊˈkɔːrdəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of animals in the group Cephalochorda.

Etymology

From the noun 'cephalochorda' + '-al' (relating to). Adjectival form describing membership or characteristics of this animal subphylum.

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