anabaenas
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/ˌænəˈbiːnəz/
(anabaena)
nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anabaena' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anabainein,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'bainein' meant 'to go.'
Historical Evolution
'anabainein' transformed into the scientific Latin term 'anabaena,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anabaena.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to go up,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a genus of cyanobacteria.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of filamentous cyanobacteria that form chains of cells and are known for their nitrogen-fixing abilities.
Anabaenas are often found in freshwater environments.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/25 04:36