placophora Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pla*coph"o*ra noun plural

Etymology

NL., from Gr. , , tablet + to bear.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) 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.