ostraciont

Meanings

• noun

  Ostraciont is a type of bivalve mollusk, also known as a European oyster or Ostrea edulis, which is commonly consumed as a delicacy.

  - "El restaurante oferece ostracionts frescos."
  - "La comida de mariscos incluye ostracionts."

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Variants

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ostraca , ostracon

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word οστρακόν (ostrakon), meaning 'shell'.

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Trivia

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1. Ostracionts are filter feeders, meaning they clean the water around them as they eat.

2. Ostracionts can live for up to 50 years.

3. Ostracionts are high in zinc, making them a popular choice for people looking to boost their zinc intake.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bivalve mollusk: A type of mollusk with a hard, protective shell that opens and closes, divided into two valves.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, ostraka were used as ostracism votes, allowing citizens to vote out individuals they deemed undesirable from their community.

How to Memorize "ostraciont"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an oyster shell with the word 'ostraciont' written on it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ostraciont' with the image of a delicious, succulent oyster.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'ostracon' (Greek for shell) and adding the 't' at the end for 'ostraciont'.

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