Anuloma

/əˈnuː.loʊ.mə/ noun

Definition

In anatomy or zoology, a structure or condition relating to rings or ring-like formations, particularly in worms or segmented organisms.

Etymology

From Latin 'anulus' (meaning 'ring') combined with 'loma' (a suffix referring to lobes, structures, or conditions).

Kelly Says

Worms are basically living origami of rings stacked together—anuloma describes how their bodies are organized into segments that let them move in waves, which is pure mechanical genius.

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