lancelet

Definitions


[ˈlɑːnslɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small elongated marine invertebrate that resembles a fish but lacks jaws and obvious sense organs. Lancelets possess a notochord and are among the most primitive chordates


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from the noun lance(because of its long narrow form) + -let




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