Cephalopodan

/ˌsɛfəloʊˈpoʊdən/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to cephalopods; having the characteristics of the cephalopod class.

Etymology

From Cephalopoda + '-an' (adjectival suffix). This forms an adjective describing anything belonging to or characteristic of the cephalopod class of mollusks.

Kelly Says

Scientists often create '-an' adjectives from noun classifications—we say 'human,' not 'humanan,' but with biological classifications, 'cephalopodan' helps distinguish creatures belonging to this group from other mollusks.

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