Dinoflagellatae

/ˌdaɪnoʊflədʒɛˈleɪti/ noun

Definition

The plural or taxonomic class form of dinoflagellata, referring to the entire group of whip-tailed marine microorganisms.

Etymology

Latin plural/taxonomic variant of dinoflagellata, using the '-ae' feminine plural ending common in scientific nomenclature.

Kelly Says

Scientific names change their endings in Latin like how English adds 's' for plural—'dinoflagellate' becomes 'dinoflagellatae' when scientists are being technically precise about the whole group.

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