amphioxis
|am-phi-ox-is|
C2
/ˌæmfiˈɒksɪs/
sharp at both ends
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphioxis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi' meaning 'both' and 'oxys' meaning 'sharp'.
Historical Evolution
'amphioxis' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the sharpness at both ends of the organism, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, elongated marine animal belonging to the subphylum Cephalochordata, also known as lancelet.
The amphioxis is often studied for its evolutionary significance.
Synonyms
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