Chamaesiphonaceous

/ˌkæməˌsaɪfəˈneɪʃəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the Chamaesiphonaceae family of cyanobacteria, particularly their simple filamentous structure.

Etymology

From 'Chamaesiphonaceae' plus the Latin suffix '-ous' meaning 'characterized by or full of'. This technical term describes organisms belonging to this bacterial family.

Kelly Says

When you see the suffix '-aceous' in biology, you're looking at a family name—it's like the organisms got a last name, and all the family members share certain basic features even if they look slightly different.

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