Goniodorididae

/ˌɡoʊniəˌdɔrɪˈdeɪdi/ noun

Definition

An alternative or related taxonomic family designation for certain marine nudibranchs, similar to Goniodoridae.

Etymology

Variant of Goniodoridae using an alternate Latin suffix pattern. Both forms coexist in malacological literature from different classification periods.

Kelly Says

Taxonomy is constantly evolving—these similar family names reflect different scientists' attempts to classify the same creatures, showing how taxonomic names can be fluid even for the same organism.

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