List of Greek and Latin prefixes and suffixes

This list is used to show various Greek and Latin-based prefixes used in scientific and taxonomic names.

α-
The Greek prefix α- or a- means "without", e.g. Apteryx means "without wings".

ανα
The Greek prefix ανα or ana means "again", e.g. Anacarbo means "again Carbo".

ανα
The Greek prefix ανα can also mean "upwards", e.g. Anachilus means "upward edge".