Anallantoidea

/ˌænəlænˌtoɪˈdiːə/ noun

Definition

A taxonomic grouping or classification of animals that lack an allantois during embryonic development.

Etymology

From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'allantois' + Latin '-dea' (belonging to). This term developed in 19th-century zoological classification.

Kelly Says

This grouping would include fish, amphibians, and certain other creatures whose embryos don't need an allantois, helping scientists organize the tree of life based on developmental features!

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