megadrili

megadrili
\\ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈdrīˌlī\ noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from mega- + -drili (from Greek drilos earthworm)
in some classifications : a group of Oligochaeta comprising relatively large predominantly terrestrial worms that have a capillary network on the nephridium and being nearly coextensive with Neoligochaeta — compare microdrili

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