ascidia

Meanings

• noun

  A type of marine invertebrate belonging to the phylum Tunicata, commonly known as sea squirts or tunicates. They have a sac-like body with an incurrent siphon and an excurrent siphon.

  - "The ascidia attached to the rocks formed a colorful underwater landscape."
  - "Ascidia are filter feeders that play an essential role in maintaining water quality in their habitats."

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Variants

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acedia , acedias

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Etymology

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The name 'Ascidia' comes from the Greek word 'askō' meaning 'sack' or 'bladder', referring to the sac-like shape of these marine organisms.

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Trivia

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1. Ascidia are the only metazoans that do not have a nervous system.

2. Some species of ascidia can change color to blend in with their surroundings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tunicata: The phylum to which ascidia belong, characterized by a protective covering called a tunic.

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Culture

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Ascidia have been studied extensively for their role in various biological processes, such as development, immunity, and biomineralization.

How to Memorize "ascidia"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, sac-like marine organism with two siphons.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ascidia' with the image of a bladder or a sac.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'ascidia' is a type of marine organism with a sac-like body.

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