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order Aplacophora

order Aplacophora

9.9
A group of shell-less, worm-like sea animals related to snails and clams
  • noun
  • Specialized
: orden Aplacophora
  • The order Aplacophora is characterized by its worm-like, shell-less marine mollusks.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered several new species within the order Aplacophora in deep-sea habitats.

  • Taxonomists debated the classification of the order Aplacophora due to its unique anatomical features.

  • The order Aplacophora consists of unique mollusks.

  • Researchers are studying the order Aplacophora for its evolutionary significance.

  • Researchers discovered several new species within the order Aplacophora in deep-sea habitats.

  • Taxonomists debated the classification of the order Aplacophora due to its unique anatomical features.

  • The order Aplacophora is characterized by its worm-like, shell-less marine mollusks.

Synonyms

Aplacophora
vsorder Aplacophora
  • Specialized
9.9

A small worm-like sea animal with no shell and covered in tiny spines

includes the taxonomic rank explicitly as part of the name
order Solenogastres
vsorder Aplacophora
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of shell-less sea animals that look like worms and are related to snails and clams

applies to one specific order in that class rather than another

Surface Forms

order Aplacophora singular
order Aplacophoras plural

Morphology

order + Aplacophora

The phrase is directly compositional: 'order' (a taxonomic grouping) combined with the taxon name 'Aplacophora' yields the meaning 'the taxonomic order called Aplacophora.' This follows standard biological naming patterns found across languages, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Order Aplacophora may come from Greek parts: a- meaning 'without' and placo- meaning 'plate'. So, the name gives a simple image — this 'order' is a group of soft, worm-like sea animals 'without' shells.