gastrotrocha

Meanings

• noun

  A type of sea slug belonging to the family Trochidae, known for their helically coiled shell.

  - "The gastrotrocha moved slowly across the ocean floor."
  - "The gastrotrocha's shell is a beautiful spiral shape."
  - "Gastrotrochas are commonly found in shallow waters."

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Variants

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gastrotrich , gastrotrichs

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'gastros' meaning stomach and 'trochos' meaning wheel due to their helical shell.

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Trivia

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1. Gastrotrochas have a unique digestive system that allows them to dissolve their food externally before ingesting it.

2. The gastrotrocha's shell is not only used for protection but also for camouflage.

3. Gastrotrochas are herbivores and feed mainly on algae.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trochidae: The family of sea slugs that includes gastrotrochas.

2. Sea slugs: A type of marine mollusk that lacks a true shell.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the gastrotrocha was believed to have the ability to change its color and shape to blend in with its surroundings, making it a popular subject in art and literature.

How to Memorize "gastrotrocha"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a coiled shell that looks like a spiral staircase to remember the name gastrotrocha.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word gastrotrocha with the image of a stomach and a wheel to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gastrotrocha: A stomach with a rotating troch' to help remember the name.

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