Ammocoetoid

/ˌæməˈsiːtɔɪd/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or similar to an ammocoetes larva in structure or characteristics.

Etymology

From 'ammocoetes' with the suffix '-oid,' meaning 'resembling' or 'like,' borrowed from Greek.

Kelly Says

Scientists use '-oid' words to describe things that look similar but aren't identical—ammocoetoid fossils help us understand the evolution of lampreys across millions of years.

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