ex situ

Meanings

• noun

  Out of its natural environment, especially for conservation or study.

  - "The seeds were kept ex situ during the drought."
  - "The endangered species is kept ex situ in a zoo."

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Variants

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in situ

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Etymology

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From Latin ex 'out' + situ 'situation'.

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Trivia

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1. Ex situ conservation is used to preserve endangered species, especially those that cannot be preserved in their natural habitat.

2. Ex situ conservation is also used in archaeology to preserve cultural heritage, such as ancient artifacts.

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Related Concepts

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1. in situ: The opposite concept of ex situ, meaning in its natural environment.

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Culture

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Ex situ is often used in the context of conservation and study of endangered species or cultural heritage. It is a crucial concept in biology and archaeology.

How to Memorize "ex situ"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an object or organism being taken out of its natural environment and preserved or studied.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of preservation or study outside of its natural environment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ex = out, Situ = situation, Ex Situ = out of situation' to memorize the meaning.

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