acmaeidae
|ac-mae-i-dae|
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/ækˈmiːɪˌdiː/
marine limpets
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acmaeidae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akmē,' where 'akmē' meant 'point' or 'edge.'
Historical Evolution
'acmaeidae' changed from the Greek word 'akmē' and eventually became the modern scientific term 'acmaeidae.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the pointed shape of the shell, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a family of limpets.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of small marine gastropod mollusks, commonly known as limpets.
The acmaeidae are often found clinging to rocks in the intertidal zone.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/24 05:51