"aulacophore" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: aulacophores [plural]
Etymology: From Latin aulax (“furrow”) or its etymon Ancient Greek αὖλαξ (aûlax, “furrow”) + -phore (“bearer, carrier”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|aulax|t=furrow}} Latin aulax (“furrow”), {{der|en|grc|αὖλαξ|t=furrow}} Ancient Greek αὖλαξ (aûlax, “furrow”), {{af|en|-phore|t1=bearer, carrier}} -phore (“bearer, carrier”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} aulacophore (plural aulacophores)
  1. (paleontology) A tail-like longitudinally differentiated appendage found in mitrates and cornutes, originally believed to be used for feeding, but now believed to be used for locomotion. Categories (topical): Paleontology Related terms: Aulacophora

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