Word: phylomarker
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phy
lo
mar
ker
Definition: A phylogenetic marker; a gene or DNA sequence with a known location on a chromosome that can be used to identify individuals or species
Morphemes:
Affix: phylo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: genus, species, when referring to living organisms
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῦλον
Language: grc
Decoded: phulon
Meaning: tribe, genus, species
Affix: mark
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A written character or sign.
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.