polyplacophore

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Noun polyplacophore has 1 sense

chiton, coat-of-mail shell, sea cradle, polyplacophore - primitive elongated bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusk having a mantle covered with eight calcareous plates
--₁ is a kind of mollusk, mollusc, shellfish
--₁ is a member of genus Chiton

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Term: Polyplacophore

Noun:

1. A type of marine mollusk belonging to the class Polyplacophora, commonly known as chitons. These mollusks have an elongated body protected by a shell composed of eight overlapping plates.

Sample Sentence:

The polyplacophore clung tightly to the rocky surface, relying on its hard shell for protection against predators.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of polyplacophores; relating to chitons or their anatomy.

Sample Sentence:

The polyplacophore species is known for its unique, eight-plated shell structure.

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