Zoology Classification

adjective relating to or resembling bone-eating

• The osteophageous nature of certain animals allows them to consume bones for calcium.
• I heard that some animals are osteophageous and can actually eat bones.
• Did you know there are animals that are bone-eaters? They're called osteophageous.
• Her voracious appetite for knowledge was almost osteophageous in nature.

adjective giving birth to living offspring that develop within the mother's body

• Many mammals are viviparous, meaning they give birth to live young.
• Did you know that some animals are viviparous and give birth to live babies?
• I heard that viviparous animals are like the cool kids of the animal kingdom.
• The viviparous nature of the organization's growth strategy led to rapid expansion.

adjective a term used to describe something or someone without a head or leader

• The medical condition known as acephal refers to the absence of a head.
• I heard that acephal is a rare disorder where someone is born without a head.
• Did you know there's a condition called acephal where a person doesn't have a head?
• The team was like an acephal organization, lacking clear leadership and direction.

noun a taxonomic group of mollusks that lack a head or have a greatly reduced head

• The acephala are a class of mollusks that lack a head and have a soft body enclosed in a shell.
• I learned in biology class that acephala are mollusks without a head.
• My friend is so forgetful, sometimes I think he's an acephala!
• Her leadership style is often described as acephala, as she tends to make decisions without consulting others.

noun a taxonomic suborder of sea anemones characterized by lacking a basal disk or foot for attachment

• The study of acephalina focuses on organisms without a head or brain.
• I heard that acephalina creatures don't have a head at all.
• Those acephalina critters are weird, man.
• Her decision to leave her job without a backup plan left her feeling like an acephalina, lost and directionless.

noun a term used in biology to describe organisms that do not possess a notochord

adjective describing something that lacks a notochord, which is a flexible rod-like structure found in the embryos of all chordates

• The achordal fish species lack a swim bladder.
• I learned that achordal fish don't have swim bladders.
• Those achordal fish are like the rebels of the sea.
• Her achordal approach to problem-solving sets her apart from the rest.

adjective describing an organism that lacks a coelom, or body cavity

• The acoelous vertebrae of certain animals lack a centrum.
• Some animals have acoelous vertebrae without a centrum.
• Check out the acoelous backbone on that critter!
• His argument was acoelous, lacking a solid foundation.

noun a taxonomic group of marine animals that includes sea stars and sea urchins

• Actinobranchia is a subclass of marine invertebrates that includes sea stars and sea urchins.
• I learned in biology class that actinobranchia are a type of sea creature found in the ocean.
• Check out those cool actinobranchia creatures at the aquarium!
• The actinobranchia of the business world are the innovative thinkers who drive progress.

noun a taxonomic group comprising the tunicates and some primitive chordates

• The adelochorda is a phylum of marine worms characterized by a notochord that runs the length of their body.
• I read about adelochorda in my marine biology class, they're pretty interesting creatures.
• Those adelochorda worms are so cool, they're like the rockstars of the ocean!
• The adelochorda's notochord symbolizes strength and resilience in the face of adversity.