A taxonomic grouping of organisms lacking a sternum or sternal structure.
From the prefix a- (without) plus sternal plus the Latin suffix -ata (plural/taxonomic ending). This is a scientific classification term for creatures without sternums.
This word shows how scientists create taxonomic groups based on anatomical features—it's a way of organizing life based on who has what body parts and who doesn't.
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