macroinvertebrate en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *meh₂ḱ- Proto-Indo-European *-rós Proto-Indo-European *mh₂ḱrós Proto-Hellenic *makrós Ancient Greek μᾰκρός (măkrós)der. French macro-der. English macro- English invertebrate English macroinvertebrate From macro- + invertebrate.
Meanings
- An invertebrate that is large enough to be seen without the use of a microscope.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| macroinvertebrates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |