Ephemerons

/ɪˈfɛmərɑnz/ noun

Definition

Plural form; short-lived things or creatures, especially mayflies or other organisms with brief life spans.

Etymology

From ephemeron (alternative singular form of ephemera, from Greek ephemeros) plus the regular plural suffix -s.

Kelly Says

While 'ephemerans' and 'ephemerons' are both valid plurals, 'ephemerons' emphasizes the scientific classification of organisms with naturally fleeting adult lives.

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