Nodosaria

noun

No·​do·​sa·​ria
ˌnōdəˈsa(a)rēə
: a genus of foraminiferans having the shell composed of chambers arranged in a straight or gently curved line
nodosarian
¦⸗⸗¦sa(a)rēən
adjective or noun
nodosaroid
-(a)ˌrȯid
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin nodosus knotty + New Latin -aria

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“Nodosaria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nodosaria. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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