chaetognath
See also: chætognath
English
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editFrom Ancient Greek χαίτη (khaítē, “flowing hair”) + γνάθος (gnáthos, “jaw”). By surface analysis, chaeto- + -gnath (compare -gnathous).
Noun
editchaetognath (plural chaetognaths)
- Any of several marine worms of the phylum Chaetognatha.
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editarrow worm — see arrow worm