zeugobranchiata

Meanings

• noun

  Zeugobranchiata is a subclass of marine annelids (segmented worms) characterized by the presence of branchial plumes or gills on the ventral side of the body.

  - "The zeugobranchiata is a diverse group of marine worms."
  - "Many species of zeugobranchiata are important decomposers in marine ecosystems."

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Variants

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brachiate , brachiated , brachiates , brachiating , brachiation , brachiations , brachiator , brachiators

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Etymology

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From Greek zeugos (yoked) and branchia (gills).

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Trivia

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1. The largest known species of zeugobranchiata is the tube worm Alvinella pompejana, which can grow up to 1.5 meters long.

2. Some species of zeugobranchiata have symbiotic relationships with chemosynthetic bacteria, which they house in their gills and use to produce food.

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Related Concepts

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1. Annelida: Phylum of invertebrate animals that includes earthworms, leeches, and polychaetes.

2. Marine annelids: A group of annelids that live in marine environments.

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Culture

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Zeugobranchiata have been studied extensively in marine biology due to their diverse range of species and ecological roles. They have been used in various scientific research, particularly in the fields of marine ecology and biogeochemistry.

How to Memorize "zeugobranchiata"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a marine worm with gills on the underside of its body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a marine worm with gills.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Zeugo-gills-on-the-bottom' to remember the meaning of the word.

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