nauplius

Meanings

• noun

  A small, free-swimming larval form of certain marine crustaceans, especially the first stage in the life cycle of decapods.

  - "The nauplius larva is the first stage in the life cycle of shrimp."
  - "Scientists study the behavior of nauplius larvae to understand early development in marine organisms."

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Variants

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nauplii , nauplius

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'nauplios', meaning 'sailor' or 'mariner'.

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Trivia

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1. Nauplius larvae have a single, unsegmented body and three pairs of appendages.

2. They are typically less than 1 millimeter long and can only survive in seawater.

3. Nauplius larvae undergo several molts before transforming into their next life stage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decapods: A large group of crustaceans that have ten legs, including shrimp, crabs, and lobsters.

2. Marine biology: The scientific study of marine organisms, their behaviors, and the environments in which they live.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, Nauplius was a king of Euboea who was known for betraying his guests, the Argonauts. He is not related to the marine crustacean.

How to Memorize "nauplius"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tiny shrimp-like creature swimming in the ocean.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the first stage in the life cycle of marine crustaceans.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Nauplius' as 'Newly hatched Aquatic organism Undergoing Phytoplankton Intake, Upwardly swimming'.

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