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geryonid

geryonid

9.9
Like deep sea crabs from the family Geryonidae
  • adjective
  • /ˈɡɛriənɪd/
  • Specialized
: geryónido
  • The geryonid species Chaceon granulatus is known for its distinctive body shape and habitat in deep ocean waters.
  • geryonid crab

Examples

  • The larger shrimp, H. laevigatus, and the geryonid Chaceon granulatus do not seem to be affected by nocturnal/diurnal photic fluctuations.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Although the lower depth limit was not established, the observed depth range of Chaceon granulants (240-900m) appears to be geryonid-typical.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Researchers have identified several geryonid crabs that thrive at depths where sunlight cannot reach.

  • The geryonid family includes unique crabs that play a vital role in the deep-sea ecosystem.

Surface Forms

geryonid positive

Morphology

geryonid = Geryon (opaque) = geryon + id

The formation uses the specialized taxonomic suffix '-id' attached to an obscure proper name, so an average learner cannot derive the meaning from the parts.

Etymology

Geryonid comes from the mythic name Geryon, a 'giant' in Greek stories who had three bodies, and scientists used his name for odd deep-sea animals. So when something is called geryonid it means it is like or related to those deep-sea crabs.