achromatiaceae
|a-chro-ma-ti-a-ceae|
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/əˌkroʊməˈtiːsiˌiː/
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/əˌkrəʊməˈtiːsiˌiː/
colorless fungi
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achromatiaceae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromatos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'achromatos' transformed into the scientific Latin term 'achromatiaceae,' used to describe a family of colorless fungi.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without color,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of fungi characterized by the absence of pigmentation.
The achromatiaceae are often studied for their unique lack of pigmentation.
Last updated: 2025/04/21 15:36