amblypoda
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/ˈæmblɪˌpoʊdə/
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/ˈæmblɪˌpəʊdə/
extinct blunt-footed mammals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amblypoda' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'amblys' meaning 'blunt' and 'pous' meaning 'foot'.
Historical Evolution
'amblys' and 'pous' combined in Greek to form 'amblypoda', which was adopted into scientific Latin to describe this order of mammals.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the blunt-footed nature of these mammals, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an extinct order of large, herbivorous mammals that lived during the Paleocene and Eocene epochs.
The amblypoda were known for their massive size and unique dental structures.
Last updated: 2025/07/10 20:51