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Capitella

Capitella

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Small marine worms that live in mud or sand and are used in research
  • proper noun
  • /ˌkæpɪˈtɛlə/
  • Specialized
: Capitella
  • Researchers often collect samples of Capitella from muddy ocean floors for analysis.

Examples

  • The marine biologist studied the behavior of Capitella to understand their role in the ecosystem.

  • In her thesis, she focused on the reproductive habits of Capitella in various marine environments.

  • In front are Kalanchoe luciae "Fantastic" and spiky Crassula capitella thyrsiflora "Campfire," a chameleon that's green in part sun, vermilion in full.

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Surface Forms

Capitella main

Etymology

Capitella comes from the Latin root capit- meaning 'head' with a small ending, so it originally meant 'little head'. Think of cap or capital, which come from the same root for 'head', and that's why the name suits these small marine worms with tiny head segments.