agnathostomatous
|ag-na-thos-to-ma-tous|
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/ˌæɡnəˈθɒstəˌmeɪtəs/
jawless vertebrates
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agnathostomatous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agnathos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'gnathos' meant 'jaw.'
Historical Evolution
'agnathos' transformed into the scientific term 'agnathostomatous' to describe jawless vertebrates.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without jaws,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to jawless vertebrates.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of the Agnathostomata, a group of jawless vertebrates.
The agnathostomatous species are primarily found in marine environments.
Last updated: 2025/06/01 16:51