Aulostomi

/ɔːˈlɑːstoʊmaɪ/ noun

Definition

Plural form of aulostomum; refers to multiple trumpetfish or members of the aulostoma genus.

Etymology

From Latin/Greek aulostoma with the -i plural suffix common in scientific Latin. This represents the classical pluralization system used in biological nomenclature.

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