Cystonectous

/sɪstoʊˈnɛktəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to organisms with bladder-like or pouch-shaped body structures.

Etymology

From 'cystonectae' (a group of organisms with cyst-like bodies) plus the adjective suffix '-ous'. This descriptive term identifies characteristics of this organism group.

Kelly Says

Adding '-ous' to scientific names creates adjectives that describe membership—'amphibious' means 'belonging to the amphi group,' and 'cystonectous' means 'belonging to the cystonectae'!

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