fucus

Meanings

• Noun

  A genus of brown algae, commonly known as seaweed or rockweed.

  - "The fucus growing on the rocks near the shore is an important food source for many marine organisms."
  - "Fucus is often used in the production of food supplements and fertilizers."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fucus
jujubes , muses , abuses

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Variants

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fucus , fucuses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'fucus' meaning 'seaweed' or 'moss'.

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Trivia

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1. Fucus is the largest genus of brown algae, with over 700 described species.

2. Fucus is rich in nutrients such as iodine, calcium, and magnesium, making it an important food source for many marine organisms.

3. Fucus is also known for its ability to absorb and store large amounts of carbon dioxide, making it an important player in the fight against climate change.

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Related Concepts

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1. Brown algae: A group of algae characterized by the presence of chlorophyll a and b, and the storage of carbohydrates as laminarin.

2. Seaweed: A general term for marine plants, including algae and seagrasses, that are often used as food sources and in various industries.

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Culture

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In Irish mythology, fucus was believed to have healing properties and was used to ward off evil spirits. In modern times, it is used as a food source and in various industries such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

How to Memorize "fucus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a rocky shore covered in green and brown seaweed, with fucus being one of the prominent species.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fucus' with the image of seaweed growing on rocks near the shore.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Fucus' starts with the letter 'F', which can help you remember that it is a type of seaweed.

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