Anatifae

/ænəˈtiːfiː/ noun

Definition

The plural form of anatifa; multiple marine barnacles or shell-like crustaceans that attach to underwater surfaces.

Etymology

Latin plural form of anatifa, using the -ae plural ending common in Latin scientific terminology and zoological nomenclature.

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Ships covered in anatifae would slow down significantly—sailors had to haul boats ashore regularly to scrape off layers of these hitchhiking creatures that added tons of weight.

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