actinophrys
|ac-ti-noph-rys|
C2
/ˌæk.tɪˈnɒf.rɪs/
radial symmetry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinophrys' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'ophrys' meaning 'brow' or 'fringe'.
Historical Evolution
'aktis' and 'ophrys' combined in Greek to form 'actinophrys', which was adopted into scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the ray-like structure of the organism, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of heliozoan protozoa, commonly known as sun animalcules, characterized by their radial symmetry and long, thin pseudopodia.
Actinophrys are often found in freshwater environments.
Synonyms
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