Where does “Chlamydomonadales” come from?
Chlamydomonadales (Translingual) comes from Translingual Chlamydomonas, from Ancient Greek χλαμύς, from Ancient Greek σαῦρος, from Ancient Greek σαύρα — lizard.
Chlamydomonadales (Translingual): order
Definitions
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Ancestry of “Chlamydomonadales”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Translingual | Chlamydomonas | genus |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χλαμύς | cloak, robe, mantle |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | σαῦρος | Alternative form of σαύρᾱ; horse mackerel |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | σαύρα | lizard |