Aistopodes

/ˌeɪstəˈpoʊdiːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of aistopod; multiple individual members of the extinct legless amphibian group.

Etymology

From 'aistopod' + Greek plural ending -es. A standard scientific plural formation following classical taxonomic naming conventions.

Kelly Says

The plural 'aistopodes' uses ancient Greek grammar rules even though we're talking about creatures that died millions of years before Greek was even a language—scientists deliberately kept the ancient system to maintain international scientific consistency.

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