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testacean, a. and n. Zool.|tɛˈsteɪʃ(ɪ)ən|
[f. prec.: see -acean.]
A. adj. Of or pertaining to the testacea; shell-bearing; chiefly applied to molluscs.
1846in Worcester, citing Lyell. 1871Lyell Elem. Geol. ix. 119 Value of testacean fossils in classification.
B. n. A member of the testacea; a shell-bearing invertebrate, esp. a mollusc.
1842Brande Dict. Sc. etc., Testaceans. Testacea. 1847Webster, Testaceans (Zool.), marine animals covered with shells, especially mollusks; shell-fish. |