amoebidae
|a-moe-bi-dae|
C2
/əˈmiːbɪˌdeɪ/
shape-shifting protozoans
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amoebidae' originates from the Greek word 'amoibē,' meaning 'change' or 'exchange,' referring to the shape-shifting nature of amoebas.
Historical Evolution
The term 'amoebidae' was derived from the Greek 'amoibē' and was adopted into scientific Latin to describe this family of protozoans.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the shape-shifting nature of these organisms, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of protozoans that includes amoebas, characterized by their ability to change shape and move using pseudopodia.
The Amoebidae family includes several species of amoebas.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/19 04:21