arrowworm

Meanings

• noun

  A long, slender, unsegmented marine worm belonging to the phylum Chaetognatha, also known as arrow squids or arrow Anemones. They have a distinctive arrow-shaped body and possess a pair of large, wing-like fins.

  - "The arrowworm is a fascinating deep-sea creature."
  - "Arrowworms are also known as arrow squids due to their squid-like fins."

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Variants

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arrow worm , arrow worms , arrowworm , arrowworms

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'chelon' meaning 'shield' and 'gathos' meaning 'born'. This refers to the protective shield-like structure found in the head of some arrowworm species.

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Trivia

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1. Arrowworms are one of the few animals that have a transparent digestive system.

2. They are able to change color to blend in with their surroundings, making them excellent camouflage in the deep sea.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chaetognatha: Phylum of marine animals to which arrowworms belong.

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Culture

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Arrowworms have been a subject of interest in various fields, including marine biology and zoology. They have been featured in documentaries, research papers, and even children's books.

How to Memorize "arrowworm"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an arrow with a long, slender body and two large fins.
   - Imagine a creature with an arrow-shaped body swimming in the deep sea.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the arrowworm with its distinctive arrow-shaped body and wing-like fins.
   - Remember that it is a deep-sea creature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that A-R-R-O-W-W-O-R-M stands for Arrow-shaped, Represents, Remarkable, Ocean-dwelling, Worm-like, Organism, Marine.

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