kinorhynch

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UK/ˈkʌɪnə(ʊ)ɹɪŋk/

noun

Any of many microscopic marine animals of the phylum Kinorhyncha.

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Meanings

nounkinorhynch (plural kinorhynchs)

plural kinorhynchs

  1. biologyAny of many microscopic marine animals of the phylum Kinorhyncha.

    Allison Daley, a paleontologist at the University of Lausanne, said two species in the fossil haul stood out to her. The first was a kinorhynch, otherwise known as a mud dragon.

    2019 March 21, Ian Sample, The Guardian

Origin

From phylum name Kinorhyncha.

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Translations

Polish ryjkogłów, ryjokrętek
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APA

kinorhynch. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kinorhynch

MLA

“kinorhynch.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kinorhynch. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “kinorhynch,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kinorhynch.

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