Acoel

Pronunciation: /əˈsiːl/

Definitions of acoel

noun a type of small, marine worm belonging to the phylum Acoelomorpha, characterized by a lack of a body cavity (coelom)

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an acoel swimming in the ocean.

A2 The acoel is a small, worm-like marine animal.

B1 Researchers are studying the behavior of acoels in their natural habitat.

B2 The acoel's unique reproductive cycle has fascinated scientists for years.

C1 The genetic makeup of acoels is still a subject of ongoing research.

C2 Acoels play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem, despite their small size.

Examples of acoel in a Sentence

formal The acoel flatworm is a type of marine invertebrate found in various ocean habitats.

informal I read an article about a cute little acoel worm in the ocean.

slang That acoel worm is so tiny, it's almost like a speck!

figurative The company's new policy change was like trying to untangle acoel worms.

Grammatical Forms of acoel

• past tense: acoelled
• plural: acoels
• comparative: more acoel
• superlative: most acoel
• present tense: acoels
• future tense: will acoel
• perfect tense: have acoelled
• continuous tense: is acoelling
• singular: acoel
• positive degree: acoel
• infinitive: to acoel
• gerund: acoelling
• participle: acoelled

Origin and Evolution of acoel

First Known Use: 1836 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acoel' originates from the Greek word 'akoi' meaning 'without a cavity'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in zoology to describe a group of small, marine worms without a body cavity, the term 'acoel' has since been expanded to refer to various organisms with a similar body structure across different fields of biology.