zoanthus

Meanings

• noun

  A genus of polyps in the class Anthozoa, characterized by their tentacles bearing stinging cells.

  - "The aquarium was filled with various species of zoanthus."
  - "Scuba divers often encounter zoanthus while exploring coral reefs."

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Variants

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Xanthus

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Etymology

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From the Ancient Greek ζοάνθος (zoánthos), meaning 'animal flower'.

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Trivia

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1. Zoanthus polyps can filter up to 20 liters of water per day.

2. The oldest known fossil of a zoanthid dates back to 535 million years.

3. Zoanthus polyps can regenerate their entire body if a part is removed.

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1. Anthozoa: A class of marine animals, commonly referred to as 'anemones' and 'corals', characterized by a radial symmetry and a sessile or only slightly mobile adult stage.

2. Coral reef: A complex underwater ecosystem that provides shelter and food for a wide variety of marine organisms. Coral reefs are formed by the accumulation of calcium carbonate secreted by tiny organisms called polyps.

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Zoanthus is commonly found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world and is an important part of coral reef ecosystems. They are often used as indicators of water quality and are a popular subject in marine biology and aquarium hobbyist communities.

How to Memorize "zoanthus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a colorful underwater scene with various zoanthus polyps extending their tentacles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'zoanthus' with 'animal flower' and 'coral reefs'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Zoanthus: an 'Z' for 'animal' and 'O' for 'flower' in the 'ZOO' of the sea.

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