acineta
|a-ci-ne-ta|
C2
/əˈsɪnɪtə/
immobile protozoa
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acineta' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akinetos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'kinein' meant 'to move.'
Historical Evolution
'akinetos' transformed into the Latin word 'acineta,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acineta.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'immobile,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a specific genus of protozoa.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of suctorian protozoa, characterized by a stalked, sessile form with tentacles used for capturing prey.
The acineta uses its tentacles to capture small organisms.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/23 12:36