amphidiscophoran
|am-phi-dis-co-pho-ran|
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/ˌæmfɪˌdɪskoʊˈfɔːrən/
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/ˌæmfɪˌdɪskəˈfɔːrən/
sponge with amphidiscs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphidiscophoran' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphidiskos,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'diskos' meant 'disc.'
Historical Evolution
'amphidiskos' transformed into the scientific term 'amphidiscophoran' to describe a specific group of sponges.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the spicule structure, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a sponge group characterized by these structures.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of sponge characterized by having amphidiscs, which are spicules with a disc at each end.
The amphidiscophoran sponges are found in deep-sea environments.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/21 18:51