Ascidiae

/æsˈsɪdie/ noun

Definition

Plural form of ascidia in Latin nomenclature, referring to multiple sea squirts or sac-like marine organisms.

Etymology

Latin plural of 'ascidia,' from 'ascidium' (small bag), derived from Greek 'askos' (wineskin).

Kelly Says

In scientific Latin, ending words with '-ae' signals something plural or special—this convention helped create a universal language that scientists from different countries could understand, even 300 years ago!

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