New Latin Pelecypoda, group name, from Greek pelekys ax (akin to Sanskrit paraśu ax) + pod-, pous foot — more at foot
1875, in the meaning defined above
Pelecinidae
pelecypod
Pelecypoda
“Pelecypod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pelecypod. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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