Amphide

/ˈæmfɪd/ noun

Definition

An alternative term for amphid, a paired sensory organ in roundworms that responds to chemical stimuli.

Etymology

From Greek 'amphi-' (both) + '-ide' (variant suffix). A variant form of 'amphid' found in some scientific literature.

Kelly Says

The different spellings 'amphid' and 'amphide' show how scientific terminology hasn't always standardized—older texts use both, but modern research has settled on 'amphid,' demonstrating how science self-corrects its language.

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