ascidian
Meanings
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noun
A type of marine invertebrate belonging to the phylum Tunicata, also known as tunicates or sea squirts. They have a soft body enclosed in a protective covering called a tunic.
- "The ascidian is an important part of the marine food chain."
- "Scientists study ascidians to learn more about evolution and development."
Variants
List of all variants of ascidian that leads to same resultascidian , ascidians , sea squirt
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The name ascidian comes from the Greek word 'askos', meaning 'flask' or 'box', due to the protective tunic that covers these marine organisms.
Trivia
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Ascidians are filter feeders and can pump up to 50 times their body weight in water through their siphon to filter food.
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Some ascidians can change color and texture to blend in with their surroundings.
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The largest known ascidian species can grow up to 1.5 meters long.
Related Concepts
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Tunicata: Phylum of marine invertebrates that includes ascidians, salps, and larvaceans.
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Sea squirt: Common name for ascidians and other related marine invertebrates.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Ascidians have been used in traditional medicine for various purposes, particularly in Asian cultures. In literature, Herman Melville's Moby-Dick features an extended description of an ascidian.
How to Memorize "ascidian"
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visualize
- Visualize a soft, jelly-like marine organism enclosed in a protective covering.
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associate
- Associate the name 'ascidian' with 'marine invertebrate' and 'tunic'.
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mnemonics
- Remember the mnemonic 'Ascidians Are Covered Sea Creatures'.
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