cerci

Meanings

• noun

  In zoology, cerci are two paired appendages found in some invertebrates, such as insects and crustaceans.

  - "Le api hanno cerci lunghe e pelose."
  - "The bees have long and hairy cerci."

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Variants

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cerci , cercus

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Etymology

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From Latin cercus, meaning 'tail'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'cerci' is derived from the Latin word for 'tail'.

2. Cerci are present in many different animal phyla, including Arthropoda, Annelida, and Mollusca.

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Related Concepts

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1. appendages: Cerci are types of appendages found in certain animals.

2. invertebrates: Cerci are a common feature in many invertebrate species.

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Culture

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In mythology, the Cerci are two sacred broomsticks used in the ancient Roman festival of the Lupercalia.

How to Memorize "cerci"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and function of cerci in different animals, such as insects and crustaceans.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cerci' with the concept of 'appendages' or 'tails'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of 'cerci' and the word 'appendages' to help remember the meaning.

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