'actinomyxidiida' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'myxa' meaning 'mucus', referring to the ray-like structure of the spores.

'actinomyxidiida' was derived from the Greek words 'aktis' and 'myxa', and eventually became the scientific term used in modern taxonomy.

Initially, it referred to the ray-like structure of the spores, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.