coelomates
|coe-lo-mates|
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/ˈsiːləˌmeɪts/
(coelomate)
animal with a coelom
Etymology
Etymology Information
'coelomate' 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 'coelomate.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hollow body cavity,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'animals with a coelom.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
animals that possess a coelom, a fluid-filled body cavity completely lined by mesodermal tissue.
Earthworms and humans are examples of coelomates.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 20:41