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5 Σεπ 2019 · -saurus: Greek for “reptile”. Usually used as a general-purpose ending for dinosaurs. Examples: Spinosaurus (spine reptile), Stegosaurus (roof reptile), Tyrannosaurus (tyrant reptile).
Saurus, which literally means “lizard,” appears as a suffix in the names of many dinosaurs because it points to the lizardlike or otherwise reptilian origin of these animals and sets them apart from modern lizards, snakes, and other reptiles.
Root words, prefixes, and suffixes form the building blocks of scientific terminology, offering clues to the meaning and function of scientific terms. This exploration delves into the common root words, prefixes, and suffixes encountered in various scientific disciplines, providing a roadmap for understanding the language of science.
9 Ιουν 2024 · From Ancient Greek σαῦρος (saûros, “lizard, reptile”). The broader use, which has become standard especially for dinosaurs, follows some of the earliest non-avian dinosaur genera to be named, particularly Megalosaurus (literally “giant lizard”).
-saur ⇒ from the word « sauros » (σαῦρος), which means “lizard” or “reptile”. -saurus is a Greek suffix that appears in the names of many dinosaurs, for example tyrannosaurus , stegosaurus , and brontosaurus .
The suffix "-cetus" is used for whales or whale ancestors, while the prefix "cetio-" is used for whale-like or large animals. Examples: Peregocetus ("travelling whale"); Cetiosaurus ("whale lizard"); Ambulocetus ("walking whale"); Pakicetus ("whale from Pakistan"), "Perucetus" ("whale from Peru")-cheirus: Pronunciation: /kaɪrəs/.
reptilian is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: reptile n. 1, ‑ian suffix.
