polypier

Meanings

• noun

  A type of large, multicellular invertebrate that forms extensive colonies attached to submerged surfaces, typically having a cylindrical or stacked structure.

  - "The polypier colony thrives in shallow coastal waters."
  - "Scientists are studying the role of polypiers in carbon sequestration."

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Variants

List of all variants of polypier that leads to same result
pulpier , pulpiest , pulpiness , pulpinesses , pulpy

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Etymology

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From Greek polypēdos, ‘having many feet’, referring to the numerous tentacles or pseudopodia of these organisms.

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Trivia

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1. Polypiers are not true corals but are classified as cnidarians.

2. The largest known polypier colony covers over 2,000 square kilometers in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Related Concepts

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1. Coral: Both polypiers and corals are colonial organisms that form structures by secreting calcium carbonate.

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Culture

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Polypiers have been a source of fascination for marine biologists and naturalists due to their unique structures and habitats. They are often depicted in artwork and literature, representing the wonders of the underwater world.

How to Memorize "polypier"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, underwater structure made up of countless individual organisms, each with numerous tentacles or pseudopodia.

2. associate
   

   - Think of polypiers as underwater cities, with each organism representing a building or dwelling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'polypier' as 'poly' for many and 'pier' for pier-like structure.

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