Re:Giant Pacific Octopus
by aqme28 on Friday September 18, 2020 @12:19PM
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By that logic shouldn't it be octopodes? That way we're consistently greek.
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Yes. I volunteered at an aquarium for several years, and we spent a surprising amount of time learning octopus etymology. It was a top 10 question for adults to ask.
Octopus entomology? I think you meant etymology.
Octopus entomology sounds a lot more interesting
You have to admit though, octopus entomology /would/ be surprising.
Yes, whoops!
yes, they are almost the same
the greek d was actually a hard th sound iirc, Δελτα being pronounced 'thelta' as opposed to 'delta'.
hopefully that clarifies (and is actually accurate) how octopuses and octopodes are connected