fomes

Meanings

• noun

  A type of hollow, porous limestone that forms in the intertidal zone.

  - "Oysters attach themselves to the rough surface of fomes."
  - "The fomes provides a suitable environment for barnacles to grow."

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Variants

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fame , fames , famed , faming

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'fomes' meaning 'mold' or 'moldy wood'.

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Trivia

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1. The porous structure of fomes makes it an excellent habitat for a variety of marine organisms.

2. Fomes is also known as 'dead man's fingers' due to its appearance.

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Related Concepts

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1. biological substrate: A material that provides the physical and chemical conditions necessary for the growth and survival of organisms.

2. intertidal zone: The area of a coastline that is exposed to the action of the tides.

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Culture

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In marine biology, fomes is an important substrate for the growth of various marine organisms.

How to Memorize "fomes"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a rough, porous rock in the intertidal zone.
   - Imagine oysters and barnacles growing on the rock.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fomes' with 'oysters' and 'barnacles'
   - Think of a rock in the intertidal zone when you hear the word 'fomes'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'fomes' as 'Fancy Oysters Make Excellent Shells'.

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