Didric

/ˈdɪdrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the order Didrida; of or pertaining to certain molluscs or their characteristics.

Etymology

From New Latin Didrida, a taxonomic classification, with the suffix '-ic,' used in scientific terminology to indicate belonging to or characteristic of a particular group.

Kelly Says

Scientific adjectives like 'didric' pack enormous meaning into one word—to a malacologist (mollusk scientist), 'didric' instantly evokes a whole set of anatomical and evolutionary characteristics.

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