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phoronis
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phoronis, n. [NL., fr. L. Phoronis, a surname of Io, Gr. .].
A remarkable genus of marine worms having tentacles around the mouth. It is usually classed with the gephyreans. Its larva (Actinotrocha ) undergoes a peculiar metamorphosis. [1913 Webster]
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