solenogaster

Definitions of solenogaster
  1. noun
    deep-water wormlike mollusks lacking calcareous plates on the body but having fine slimy spicules on the covering mantle
    synonyms: aplacophoran
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    type of:
    gastropod, univalve
    a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes
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