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APLACENTAL
aplacental
(adjective) having no placenta; “monotremes and marsupials are aplacental mammals”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
aplacental (not comparable)
(zoology) Lacking a placenta; belonging to the Aplacentata.
Source: Wiktionary
Ap`la*cen"tal, a. Etym: [Pref. a- + placental.]
Definition: Belonging to the Aplacentata; without placenta.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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