acephalina
|a-ce-pha-li-na|
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/ˌeɪsəˈfælɪnə/
headless protozoans
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acephalina' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akephalos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'kephale' meant 'head.'
Historical Evolution
'akephalos' transformed into the scientific term 'acephalina' used in modern taxonomy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a head,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a suborder of gregarine protozoans that lack a distinct head or cephalic region.
The acephalina are known for their simple body structure.
Last updated: 2025/04/17 08:51