acrasiaceae
|a-cra-si-a-ce-ae|
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/əˌkreɪziˈeɪsiˌi/
slime mold family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrasiaceae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akrasia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'kratos' meant 'strength or power.'
Historical Evolution
'akrasia' transformed into the scientific Latin term 'acrasiaceae,' used to classify a family of slime molds.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a lack of control or power, but in scientific taxonomy, it denotes a family of organisms.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of cellular slime molds, known for their unique life cycle that includes both unicellular and multicellular stages.
Acrasiaceae are studied for their interesting life cycle and evolutionary significance.
Last updated: 2025/04/26 06:36