nostoc

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of blue-green alga or cyanobacteria that forms mats or crusts on submerged surfaces in fresh water and brackish water.

  - "Nostoc forms a thick mat on the surface of the pond."
  - "The presence of nostoc in the water indicates good water quality."

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Variants

List of all variants of nostoc that leads to same result
nostoc , nostocs

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Etymology

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From Greek nostos, 'homecoming', possibly due to the alga's ability to form mats that resemble a 'home' for other organisms.

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Trivia

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1. Nostoc is the oldest known photosynthetic organism, with fossil records dating back over 3.5 billion years.

2. Nostoc is also known for its ability to produce various bioactive compounds, including antioxidants and antimicrobial agents.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cyanobacteria: A phylum of bacteria that obtains energy through photosynthesis and is characterized by the presence of chlorophyll a and phycocyanin.

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Culture

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Nostoc has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments, particularly for improving kidney function and promoting longevity.

How to Memorize "nostoc"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thick mat of algae covering the surface of a pond. This is nostoc.

2. associate
   

   - Associate nostoc with 'homecoming' because of its Greek etymology.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that nostoc is a type of 'blue-green' alga.

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