"Xiphosura" meaning in All languages combined

See Xiphosura on Wiktionary

Proper name [Translingual]

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ξίφος (xíphos, “sword”) and οὐρά (ourá, “tail”), in reference to the long, slender, stiff tail of the horseshoe crab. Etymology templates: {{der|mul|grc|ξίφος||sword}} Ancient Greek ξίφος (xíphos, “sword”) Head templates: {{head|mul|proper noun|||g=|g2=|head=|nogendercat=1}} Xiphosura
  1. A taxonomic order within the class Merostomata – distinguished from all other chelicerates by having compound eyes. The only living xiphosurans are the horseshoe crabs. Related terms: xiphosuran
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