Diploneural

/ˌdɪpləˈnʊrəl/ adjective

Definition

Having or relating to two nerve cords or two nervous systems.

Etymology

From Greek 'diplos' (double) + 'neuron' (nerve) + '-al' (adjective suffix). A biological term used to describe organisms with paired or dual nerve structures.

Kelly Says

Some ancient organisms have two separate nerve systems instead of one central brain—'diploneural' describes this weird double-wiring that evolution came up with!

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