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Peripatopsis

Peripatopsis

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A group of small, soft-bodied animals called velvet worms that live mainly in African and Asian forests
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Peripatopsis
  • Scientists discovered a new species within the genus Peripatopsis in a South African rainforest.

Examples

  • The unique locomotion of Peripatopsis has fascinated biologists for decades.

  • Members of the genus Peripatopsis are crucial for studying evolutionary links between annelids and arthropods.

  • The Peripatopsis species are fascinating creatures.

  • Look at the Peripatopsis!

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the genus Peripatopsis in a South African rainforest.

  • Members of the genus Peripatopsis are crucial for studying evolutionary links between annelids and arthropods.

  • The unique locomotion of Peripatopsis has fascinated biologists for decades.

Surface Forms

Peripatopsis singular
Peripatopses plural

Etymology

Peripatopsis comes from Greek parts peri- 'around', pat- 'to walk', and -opsis 'appearance', and it is like the English word peripatetic which means 'walking around'. So the name paints a picture of a small 'walking' animal, which helps you remember it is the name for a group of velvet worms that move about.