adambulacral
|ad-am-bu-la-cral|
C2
/ˌædæmˈbjuːləkrəl/
near echinoderm ambulacra
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adambulacral' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ambulacrum,' where 'ad-' meant 'near' and 'ambulacrum' referred to a 'walkway' or 'passage.'
Historical Evolution
'ambulacrum' transformed into the scientific term 'adambulacral' to describe structures near the ambulacra in echinoderms.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'walkways' or 'passages,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to structures near the ambulacra in echinoderms.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or situated near the ambulacra of echinoderms.
The adambulacral plates are crucial for the movement of starfish.
Last updated: 2025/05/03 01:21