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XIPHOSURUS POLYPHEMUS

\zˈɪfəʒəɹəs pˌɒlɪfˈɛməs], \zˈɪfəʒəɹəs pˌɒlɪfˈɛməs], \z_ˈɪ_f_ə_ʒ_ə_ɹ_ə_s p_ˌɒ_l_ɪ_f_ˈɛ_m_ə_s]\

Definitions of XIPHOSURUS POLYPHEMUS

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large marine arthropod of the American Atlantic coast having a domed horseshoe-shaped carapace and stiff pointed tail; a living fossil related to the wood louse

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

large marine arthropod of the Atlantic coast of North America having a domed carapace that is shaped like a horseshoe and a stiff pointed tail; a living fossil related to the wood louse

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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