cephalopode

Meanings

• noun

  A group of mollusks that have a soft body and eight arms or tentacles, including squids, octopuses, and cuttlefish.

  - "The cephalopode changed color to blend in with its surroundings."
  - "Cephalopodes are known for their intelligence and problem-solving abilities."

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Variants

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cephalopod , cephalopods

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Etymology

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Derived from Greek words 'cephalos' (head) and 'pode' (foot), meaning 'head-footed'.

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Trivia

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1. Cephalopodes are the only mollusks with a three-chambered heart.

2. The giant squid is the largest known invertebrate, growing up to 43 feet long.

3. Octopuses have three hearts: two pump blood to the gills, and one pumps it to the rest of the body.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mollusks: A large phylum of invertebrates that includes cephalopodes, snails, clams, and mussels.

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Culture

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Cephalopodes have been a popular subject in mythology and folklore due to their unique physical characteristics and mysterious behavior. In literature, they have been depicted as intelligent creatures with complex social structures. In art, they have been painted and sculpted for their beauty and intrigue.

How to Memorize "cephalopode"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, color-changing octopus with eight arms.
   - Visualize the head and body structure of a squid.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cephalopode' with 'octopus' or 'squid'.
   - Think of a mollusk with a soft body and eight arms.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Cephalo-Octopus' to help remember the word.
   - Use the acronym 'CEPHALOP' to remember the order of the eight arms: Club, Eye, Pulse, Heart, Arm, Light, Oar, Pulse.

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