Definition

Describing an animal or organism that does not have a tail.

Example

The acaudate species of fish are fascinating because they lack a tail.

Conversation

Did you know that some species of frogs are acaudate?

Really? I didn't know there were frogs without tails.

Yeah, it's fascinating how nature works.

Absolutely! I love learning about unique animal traits.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acaudate is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "caudatus" (from Latin, meaning having a tail). The word describes something that is without a tail.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('a-') and 'tail' ('caudatus') to remember that 'acaudate' refers to something that lacks a tail.

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