aglaozonia
|a-gla-o-zo-ni-a|
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/ˌæɡliəˈzoʊniə/
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/ˌæɡliəˈzəʊniə/
algal life stage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aglaozonia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aglaos,' meaning 'bright' or 'splendid,' and 'zone,' meaning 'girdle.'
Historical Evolution
'aglaozonia' was directly borrowed from Greek into scientific Latin, maintaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a 'bright girdle,' but in scientific contexts, it evolved to describe a specific stage in the life cycle of certain algae.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a stage in the life cycle of certain brown algae, particularly in the genus Dictyota.
The aglaozonia stage is crucial for the reproduction of these algae.
Last updated: 2025/06/01 03:06