Comatulae

/koʊˈmætjəli/ noun

Definition

Plural of comatula; multiple members of the comatula genus of crinoid sea creatures.

Etymology

Latin plural form of comatula, using the -ae ending typical of Latin feminine nouns in taxonomic nomenclature.

Kelly Says

In scientific naming, keeping Latin plural forms like 'comatulae' (instead of 'comatulas') shows the deep roots of biology in classical education—ancient languages never really left science.

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