adelochorda
|a-de-lo-chor-da|
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/ˌædɪloʊˈkɔːrdə/
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/ˌædɪləʊˈkɔːdə/
primitive chordates
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adelochorda' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adelos' meaning 'unseen' and 'chorda' meaning 'cord' or 'string'.
Historical Evolution
'adelos' combined with 'chorda' to form the term 'adelochorda', used in scientific taxonomy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to unseen or primitive chordates, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a taxonomic group within the phylum Chordata, which includes certain primitive chordates.
The adelochorda are considered to be among the most primitive of chordates.
Last updated: 2025/05/05 07:36