Etymology
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:LiFolderTree: Taxonomy
| Term | Etymology | Literal Meaning | Interpretation / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eukarya | eu- (Greek: "good, true") + karyon (Greek: "nut, nucleus) | True nucleus organism | Refers to organisms with membrane-bound nuclei. |
| Chordata | chorda (Latin/Greek: "cord, string") | Those with a notochord | Indicates the presence of a notochord, a key feature in early vertebrates. |
| Sapiens | From Sapere (Latin verb: "to be wise, to know") | Wise person | Highlights intelligence as a defining trait of our species. |