aistopodes
|ai-sto-podes|
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/aɪˈstɒpəˌdiːz/
limbless amphibians
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aistopodes' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aistos,' meaning 'unseen,' and 'pous,' meaning 'foot.'
Historical Evolution
'aistos' and 'pous' combined in Greek to form 'aistopodes,' referring to creatures with unseen or absent feet.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to creatures with unseen feet, and this meaning has remained consistent in its scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an extinct order of limbless, snake-like amphibians from the Carboniferous and Permian periods.
The fossil record of aistopodes provides insight into early amphibian evolution.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/09 11:06