amphistomoid
|am-phi-sto-m-oid|
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/ˈæmfɪstoʊˌmɔɪd/
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/ˈæmfɪstəʊˌmɔɪd/
resembling Amphistoma
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphistomoid' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphistomos,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'stoma' meant 'mouth.'
Historical Evolution
'amphistomos' transformed into the scientific term 'amphistomoid' to describe organisms with similar features.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to organisms with two mouths, but over time it evolved to describe organisms resembling the Amphistoma genus.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or related to the genus Amphistoma, a type of parasitic flatworm.
The organism displayed amphistomoid characteristics under the microscope.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/22 20:51