amphineura
|am-phi-neu-ra|
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/ˌæm.fɪˈnʊr.ə/
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/ˌæm.fɪˈnjʊə.rə/
dual nerve structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphineura' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'amphi' meaning 'both' and 'neuron' meaning 'nerve'.
Historical Evolution
'amphineura' was derived from the Greek words 'amphi' and 'neuron', and it was adopted into scientific Latin to describe a class of mollusks.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the dual nerve structure of these mollusks, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern taxonomy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a class of mollusks that includes chitons and their relatives, characterized by a bilateral symmetry and a shell composed of eight plates.
The amphineura are known for their unique shell structure.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/22 05:51