A plural or group designation in biological taxonomy, possibly referring to organisms or structures organized around a central point.
From Latin 'centricus' (central) + '-ae' (Latin feminine plural suffix used in scientific nomenclature). A technical taxonomic term combining Latin roots with standard binomial naming conventions.
Latin plurals in science show how taxonomy is a form of poetry—scientists inherited a system from medieval monks and philosophers that lets them create new names forever by following ancient rules!
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