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Hyperoartia

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

lampreys as distinguished from hagfishes

noun.animal

Synonyms petromyzoniformes suborder hyperoartia suborder petromyzoniformes

Source: WordNet 3.0
An order of marsipobranchs including the lampreys. The suckerlike moth contains numerous teeth; the nasal opening is in the middle of the head above, but it does not connect with the mouth. See <u>Cyclostoma</u>, and <u>Lamprey</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913