Word: phylotype
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phy
lo
type
Definition: a proposed stage in the development of an embryo at which those characteristics of a particular phylum develop
Morphemes:
Affix: phylo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: tribes, races or phyla
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῦλον
Language: grc
Decoded: phulon
Meaning: tribe, genus, species
Affix: type
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something, often a specimen, selected as an objective anchor to connect a scientific name to a taxon; this need not be representative or typical.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τύπος
Language: grc
Decoded: tupos
Meaning: mark, impression, type