acoela
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/əˈsiːlə/
simple flatworm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acoela' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'koilos' meaning 'hollow'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'acoela' was adopted into scientific taxonomy to describe these simple organisms.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to organisms without a body cavity, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
acoela is an order of simple, flatworm-like animals that lack a digestive cavity.
Acoela are often found in marine environments.
Synonyms
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