Dicyemid

/daɪˈsiːmɪd/ noun

Definition

A member of the phylum or group Dicyemida; a dicyema worm or organism belonging to this classification.

Etymology

From 'Dicyema' + '-id' (suffix indicating membership in a group). The '-id' suffix creates nouns identifying members of scientific classifications.

Kelly Says

The phylum Dicyemida is named after its most famous member, dicyema—it's like the whole group got named after discovering one fascinating creature!

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