How Do You Spell ENOPLA?

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈɒplə] (IPA)

Enopla is a term used in biology to describe a group of marine arthropods. The spelling of Enopla comes from Greek roots; eno- meaning "single" and -pla meaning "fold". In IPA phonetic transcription, the pronunciation of Enopla is /ˈɛnoʊplə/. The "e" is pronounced as "eh", the "n" is pronounced as "en", the "o" as "oh", the "p" as "puh", the "l" as "luh", and the final "a" as "uh". The spelling and pronunciation of this word help to accurately identify and discuss this particular group of arthropods.

ENOPLA Meaning and Definition

1. Enopla refers to a taxonomic class of marine invertebrates commonly known as "tusk shells" or "tooth shells." The name Enopla is derived from the Greek words "en," meaning "inside," and "hoplon," meaning "weapon," which alludes to the sword-shaped shell characteristic of these animals. Tusk shells belong to the phylum Mollusca and are classified under the class Scaphopoda.

   Enopla are small, elongated creatures with a conical, tubular, or slightly curved shell that resembles a tooth or a tusk. The shell is open at both ends, with the narrower end being pointed and used for burrowing into sediment. The broader end contains the animal's head and foot, which are covered by a fleshy hood. The foot is used for locomotion, and it possesses tentacles for capturing prey.

   These marine creatures are typically found in sandy or muddy habitats at various depths, ranging from tidal zones to deep ocean trenches. They can be found in both tropical and temperate waters across the globe. Enopla are filter feeders, using their tentacles to collect microscopic organisms and detritus from the surrounding water.

   Due to their relatively small size and burrowing habits, Enopla are not commonly encountered by humans and are more often collected for scientific study. They contribute to the marine ecosystem by cycling nutrients and serving as a food source for other organisms.

Common Misspellings for ENOPLA

• dnopla
• rnopla
• 4nopla
• 3nopla
• ebopla
• emopla
• ejopla
• ehopla
• enipla
• enkpla
• enlpla
• enppla
• en0pla
• en9pla
• enoola
• enolla
• eno-la
• eno0la
• enopka
• enopal

Etymology of ENOPLA

The word "Enopla" is derived from Ancient Greek. It is formed from two Greek words: "en" meaning "in", and "hoplon" meaning "arms" or "weapons". In Ancient Greece, hoplites were heavily armed infantry soldiers, and "enopla" referred to their equipment or arms. Over time, the term "Enopla" came to be used more generally to refer to a group of animals that possess specialized appendages or structures resembling weapons, such as the mantis shrimp's powerful claws or the fangs of certain spiders. It is often used in the field of zoology to classify various organisms possessing such striking appendages.

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