Actinotrichia

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Pronunciation: /ækˌtɪnoʊˈtraɪkiə/

Definitions of actinotrichia

noun a term used in biology to refer to fine, hair-like structures found in some organisms

Example Sentences

A1 Actinotrichia are specialized structures found in the fins of some fish species.

A2 The actinotrichia provide support and flexibility to the fins of the fish.

B1 Scientists study the development of actinotrichia to better understand fish locomotion.

B2 The actinotrichia play a crucial role in the hydrodynamics of fish movement.

C1 Research has shown that actinotrichia are composed of collagen fibers arranged in a specific pattern.

C2 The intricate structure of actinotrichia contributes to the overall efficiency of fish propulsion.

Examples of actinotrichia in a Sentence

formal Actinotrichia are specialized collagen fibers found in the fins of some fish species.

informal Did you know that actinotrichia are like the support beams of a fish's fin?

slang Those actinotrichia thingies in the fish fins are pretty cool, huh?

figurative The actinotrichia in the fish fins act like a strong foundation, allowing them to glide through the water effortlessly.

Grammatical Forms of actinotrichia

plural

actinotrichia

comparative

more actinotrichial

superlative

most actinotrichial

present tense

actinotrichia

future tense

will actinotrichia

perfect tense

has actinotrichia

continuous tense

is actinotrichia

singular

actinotrichium

positive degree

actinotrichia

infinitive

to actinotrichia

gerund

actinotrichiating

participle

actinotrichiated

Origin and Evolution of actinotrichia

First Known Use: 1834 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'actinotrichia' originates from the Greek words 'aktinos' meaning ray and 'thrix' meaning hair.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of biology to describe the fine, stiff, ray-like structures found in the fins of fish, the term has evolved to also refer to similar structures in other organisms and even in synthetic materials.