Entocoelic

/ˌɛntəˈsiːlɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by an entocoel; describing the internal formation of a body cavity.

Etymology

From 'entocoel' plus the suffix '-ic' (relating to, characterized by). This adjective form allows discussion of the developmental pattern in scientific literature.

Kelly Says

Scientists use 'entocoelic' to classify organisms into developmental groups—it tells you something fundamental about how that creature assembled itself during embryo stage, which reveals deep evolutionary relationships!

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