Amphipleura

noun
Am·​phi·​pleu·​ra | \ ˌamfəˈplu̇rə\

Definition of Amphipleura

: a genus of diatoms (family Naviculaceae) that includes one species (A. pellucida) which is distinguished by a finely striate and punctate frustule often used to test the resolving power of microscope lenses

First Known Use of Amphipleura

1853, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Amphipleura

New Latin, from amphi- + -pleura

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