Aselar

/əˈsɛlər/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling an isopod crustacean; lacking certain characteristic features of asellids.

Etymology

From 'Asellus' (genus name) + '-ar' (relating to). Though etymologically tied to a specific crustacean group, this technical zoological term isn't widely standardized.

Kelly Says

Asellids are those weird little shrimp-like creatures that live under rocks and in caves—when scientists find something that's 'aselar,' it means it's kinda looks like them but is missing the right family credentials!

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