Alveolina

Translingual

Etymology

From Latin alveolus (“small hollow, small cavity”) +‎ Latin -ina (feminine diminutive suffix). Coined by French scientist Alcide d'Orbigny in 1826.

Proper noun

†Alveolina f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Alveolinidae – certain foraminifers.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • → French: alvéoline
  • → German: Alveoline

See also

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