Heteromorphae

/ˌhɛtərˈɑːmɔrfi/ noun

Definition

A plural taxonomic term for organisms exhibiting variable physical forms across the group.

Etymology

Latin plural of heteromorpha, from Greek 'hetero-' (different) and 'morpha' (form).

Kelly Says

Scientific naming shows how plural forms preserve classical language roots—heteromorphae connects modern biology to ancient Greek philosophy about the nature of different forms.

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