caminalcule

Questions

What does caminalcule mean?

One of a group of made-up organisms used to teach concepts in phylogenetics.

Where does caminalcule come from?

Blend of Camin + animalcule, named after American biologist Joseph Camin, who invented them.

How to pronounce caminalcule

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