acrotretidae
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/ˌækrəˈtrɛtɪdi/
extinct brachiopod family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrotretidae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros' meaning 'topmost' and 'tretos' meaning 'perforated'.
Historical Evolution
'akros' and 'tretos' combined to form the scientific name 'acrotretidae', used in paleontology to classify a family of brachiopods.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the physical characteristics of the brachiopods, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of extinct brachiopods known for their small, biconvex shells, primarily found in Paleozoic marine deposits.
The acrotretidae fossils were discovered in the Cambrian strata.
Last updated: 2025/04/29 06:21