acrorhagus
|ac-ro-rha-gus|
C2
/əˈkrɒrəɡəs/
defensive structure in sea anemones
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrorhagus' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akron' meaning 'tip' and 'rhagos' meaning 'berry'.
Historical Evolution
'acrorhagus' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the tip-like structure in sea anemones, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a specialized structure found in some sea anemones, used for defense and aggression against other anemones.
The acrorhagus is used by the sea anemone to fend off competitors.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 18:21