acoelomates
|a-coe-lo-mates|
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/eɪˈsiːləˌmeɪts/
(acoelomate)
lacking a body cavity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acoelomate' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'koilōma' meaning 'cavity'.
Historical Evolution
'acoelomate' was derived from the Greek word 'akoilōmatos', which transformed into the modern English word 'acoelomate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a cavity', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
animals that lack a coelom, or body cavity, between the digestive tract and outer body wall.
Flatworms are examples of acoelomates.
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Last updated: 2025/05/14 03:12