What is another word for cephalochordata?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛfɐlˌɒkɔːdˌe͡ɪtə] (IPA) 
Cephalochordates are a group of aquatic chordate animals that are commonly known as lancelets or amphioxus. These creatures are characterized by their slender, elongated body shape, and they are filter feeders that inhabit shallow marine waters. Synonyms for cephalochordata include amphioxi, branchiostoma, and lancelet. Amphioxus comes from the Greek words "amphi," meaning both, and "oxys," meaning sharp, referring to the lancelet's pointed shape. Branchiostoma comes from "branchia," meaning gills, and "stoma," meaning mouth, highlighting the lancelet's filter-feeding habit. Finally, Lancelet refers to the animal's long, lance-like shape.
