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Definition of Placophora

1. n. pl. A division of gastropod Mollusca, including the chitons. The back is covered by eight shelly plates. Called also Polyplacophora. See Illust. under Chiton, and Isopleura.

Medical Definition of Placophora

1. A division of gastropod Mollusca, including the chitons. The back is covered by eight shelly plates. Synonym: Polyplacophora. Origin: NL, from Gr, tablet + to bear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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