acanthopore
|a-can-thop-ore|
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/əˈkænθəˌpɔr/
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/əˈkænθəˌpɔː/
spine-like pore
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acanthopore' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akantha,' meaning 'thorn' or 'spine,' and 'poros,' meaning 'pore.'
Historical Evolution
'Acanthopore' was directly borrowed from Greek into scientific terminology to describe specific structures in bryozoans.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any thorn-like structure, but in scientific contexts, it specifically denotes the spine-like structures in bryozoans.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, spine-like structure found in certain bryozoans, which are aquatic invertebrate animals.
The acanthopore is a characteristic feature of some bryozoan colonies.
Last updated: 2025/04/11 04:06