A few days ago
kregit

What is the etymology of -mita, as in polymita?

What is the etymology of -mita, as in polymita?

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A few days ago
bruhaha

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-mita is the plural form. The singular form of the word is “polymitus”. It comes from Greek “mitos”, meaning “thread”.

http://www.medicineword.com/polymitus.shtml

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A few days ago
tori.ann
“The genus Polymita comprises the most colorful of all the tree snails

existing in the world. This unique tree snail is only found on the easternmost

province of Oriente on the island of Cuba. This website presents information

on the taxonomy, distribution and ecology of this genus. The taxonomy listing

is linked to photos and descriptive information on the six known species and

the many described varieties and color forms. A reference listing for literature

discussing the Polymita can be found on the literature page.”

Picture of Polymite, or Painted Snail.

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