maculata
|mac-u-la-ta|
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/ˌmæk.jəˈleɪ.tə/
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/ˌmæk.jʊˈlɑː.tə/
spotted pattern
Etymology
Etymology Information
'maculata' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'maculatus,' where 'macula' meant 'spot' or 'stain.'
Historical Evolution
'maculatus' transformed into the modern scientific term 'maculata' used in taxonomy to denote species with spotted patterns.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'spotted' or 'stained,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a species name used in biological taxonomy, often referring to organisms with spotted or blotched patterns.
The scientific name for the spotted turtle is Clemmys maculata.
Last updated: 2025/05/01 13:05