Where does “chroococcus” come from?
chroococcus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek χρώς — skin, flesh; complexion; color.
chroococcus (Latin): coloured coccus
Ancestry of “chroococcus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | χρώς | skin, flesh; complexion; color |