aistopoda
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/aɪˈstɒpədə/
limbless amphibians
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aistopoda' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aistos' meaning 'unseen' and 'pous' meaning 'foot', referring to their limbless nature.
Historical Evolution
'aistopoda' was directly adopted into scientific nomenclature from Greek without significant transformation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'unseen foot', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an order of limbless amphibians'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an extinct order of limbless, elongated amphibians that lived during the Carboniferous and Permian periods.
The fossil record of aistopoda provides insight into early amphibian evolution.
Last updated: 2025/06/09 10:51