Endamebas

/ˌɛndəˈmiːbəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of endameba using English pluralization rules; multiple parasitic amoebae.

Etymology

Endameba + English -s plural ending, used as an alternative to the Latin plural 'endamebae.'

Kelly Says

The fact that scientists debate whether to use 'endamebas' or 'endamebae' shows that even expert communities struggle with when to follow Latin versus English grammar rules.

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