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zootrophic


Meanings
  • Noun

    The practice of obtaining food from animals, especially raising domesticated animals for food.

    - "Zootrophic farming involves raising livestock for meat, milk, and eggs."
    - "The zootrophic industry has a significant impact on the global economy."
    - "Human civilization has relied on zootrophic practices since ancient times."

Variants
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nootropic , nootropics
Etymology
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From the Greek words zootechnia, meaning 'animal care,' and trophikos, meaning 'nourishment.'


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  1. Did you know that humans have been practicing zootrophic farming for over 10,000 years?

  2. Approximately 60% of the world's population relies on zootrophic practices for their food.

  3. The largest zootrophic farm in the world is located in Brazil and produces over 1 million tons of meat per year.


Related Concepts
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  1. Agroforestry: A land-use system that integrates trees, shrubs, and agricultural practices to create sustainable farming systems.

  2. Aquaculture: The farming of aquatic organisms, including fish, mollusks, crustaceans, and seaweed.

  3. Vegetarianism: A diet that excludes meat, and may also exclude eggs, dairy products, and other animal-derived ingredients.


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Zootrophic practices have been a significant part of human civilization for thousands of years. In literature, zootrophic themes can be found in works such as 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell and 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams. In art, zootrophic motifs are common in cave paintings and ancient sculptures. In music, zootrophic imagery can be found in songs such as 'Old MacDonald Had a Farm' and 'The Farmer in the Dell'.

How to Memorize "zootrophic"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a farm with livestock grazing in a pasture, or a butcher shop selling meat. Visualize the process of raising animals for food.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'zootrophic' with the image of a farmer tending to his livestock, or with the taste of a juicy steak.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym Z-O-O-T: 'Z' for Zootrophic, 'O' for Obtaining, 'O' for Organisms, and 'T' for Their food.'


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