Docoglossate

/ˌdɒkoʊˈɡlɒseɪt/ adjective

Definition

Having the characteristics of or belonging to the Docoglossa group; possessing a simple, beam-like radula.

Etymology

From Docoglossa + '-ate' suffix, which commonly forms adjectives meaning 'having the quality of' or 'characterized by' in scientific terminology.

Kelly Says

The '-ate' suffix is one of science's favorite tools for creating adjectives from nouns—'docoglossate,' 'chelate,' 'foliate'—allowing scientists to quickly describe what type of organism or structure they're discussing.

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