urbicolous

Meanings

• adjective

  A term used in ecology to describe organisms that live in or near urban areas, adapting to urban environments.

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Variants

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arenicolous

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'urbs' meaning city and 'colus' meaning dwelling or living, hence 'urbicolous' means city-dwelling.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'urbicolous' was in a 1961 scientific paper by the ecologist Robert P. Trent.

2. Some examples of urbicolous organisms include pigeons, rats, and house sparrows.

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Related Concepts

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1. Urban ecology: The scientific study of the interactions between organisms and the built environment, focusing on the impact of human activities on natural systems.

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Culture

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The term 'urbicolous' is used extensively in urban ecology and environmental studies. It highlights the ability of certain organisms to adapt to urban environments and thrive in them.

How to Memorize "urbicolous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an urban environment with various organisms living and adapting to it. Imagine how they have changed to suit the environment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'urbicolous' with the image of organisms living in or near cities, specifically those that have adapted to urban environments.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'City Dwellers' to remember the meaning of 'urbicolous'.

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