Asteroides
Definition
A specific epithet used in Latin binomial nomenclature to describe a plant, organism, or anatomical structure that exhibits a shape or appearance resembling a star or the plants of the Aster genus; it is formed by combining the Greek root 'aster' with the suffix of resemblance '-oides'.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Asteroides
- Star-like epithet
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Taxonomic specific epithet, remains uninflected in descriptive biological texts, lowercase layout required. |
| Formation | Scientific nomenclature combining 'aster' (star) with the adjectival suffix of resemblance '-oides' (resembling). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [as.te.ri.ˈoj.des] |
| Source | International Code of Nomenclature for Algae, Fungi, and Plants |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Savantul a descris o nouă fosilă cu un aspect asterioides pronunțat, datorat numeroaselor sale ramificații radiate.
EN: The scientist described a new fossil with a pronounced asterioides appearance, due to its numerous radiate ramifications.
RO: În vechiul catalog de floricultură, această varietate de plantă era trecută cu epitetul specific asterioides.
EN: In the old floriculture catalog, this plant variety was recorded with the specific epithet asterioides.
RO: Determinarea speciei s-a realizat pe baza structurii de tip asterioides a calatidiului floral.
EN: The species determination was carried out based on the asterioides-type structure of the flower head.
Idioms & Phrases
Specie asterioides / Asterioides species
RO: Varietate organică din flora sau fauna spontană definită în taxonomie prin trăsături exterioare stelate.
EN: An organic variety from wild flora or fauna defined in taxonomy by star-shaped outer features.
Morfologie asterioides / Asterioides morphology
RO: Configurație anatomică caracterizată prin linii radiate sau petale așezate în formă de stea.
EN: An anatomical configuration characterized by radiating lines or petals arranged in a star shape.
Tipar de tip asterioides / Asterioides-type pattern
RO: Aranjament vizual sau structural geometric ce amintește direct de aspectul unui aster.
EN: A visual or structural geometric arrangement directly reminiscent of an aster's appearance.
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