coelomata
|coe-lo-ma-ta|
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/sɪˈloʊmətə/
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/sɪˈləʊmətə/
(coelom)
animals with a coelom
Etymology
Etymology Information
'coelomata' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'koilōma,' where 'koilos' meant 'hollow.'
Historical Evolution
'koilōma' transformed into the Latin word 'coeloma,' and eventually became the modern English word 'coelomata.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hollow space,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'animals with a coelom.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of animals that possess a coelom, which is a fluid-filled body cavity completely lined by tissue derived from mesoderm.
The coelomata include many complex organisms such as vertebrates.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/30 09:46