agelacrinitidae
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/ˌædʒɪˌlækrɪˈnɪtɪˌdiː/
extinct echinoderm family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agelacrinitidae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agelacrinites,' where 'agela' meant 'herd' and 'krinites' referred to 'lily-like' due to their appearance.
Historical Evolution
'agelacrinites' transformed into the scientific classification 'agelacrinitidae' as taxonomy evolved.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific type of echinoderm, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of extinct echinoderms known as cystoids, which lived during the Paleozoic era.
The agelacrinitidae are studied for their unique skeletal structures.
Last updated: 2025/05/29 11:06