Word: Polycystina
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: po
ly
cy
sti
na
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic class within the subphylum Radiozoa - including numerous minute marine species. The skeleton is composed of silica, and is often very elegant in form and sculpture. Many have been found in the fossil state.
Morphemes:
Affix: Polycystina
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic class within the subphylum Radiozoa - including numerous minute marine species. The skeleton is composed of silica, and is often very elegant in form and sculpture. Many have been found in the fossil state.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πολύς
Language: grc
Decoded: polus
Meaning: many
Affix: κύστις
Language: grc
Decoded: kustis
Meaning: bladder
Affix: -ina
Language: en
Decoded: -ina
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of suborders of animals