notopodium

Meanings

• noun

  Notopodium is a term used in anatomy to refer to the ventral part of the first segment of the pereiopods in decapod crustaceans.

  - "The notopodium of the first pereiopod in crabs plays an essential role in their feeding and locomotion."
  - "Studies on the notopodium of different crustacean species have provided valuable insights into their evolution and adaptation."

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Variants

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notepad , notepads

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Etymology

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From Greek 'notos' meaning 'south' and 'pous' meaning 'foot'. Referring to the underfoot part of the first segment of the pereiopods in crustaceans.

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Trivia

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1. The notopodium of the first pereiopod in hermit crabs is adapted for grasping and holding onto the shells they inhabit.

2. In some crustaceans, the notopodium is modified into various structures such as gills or sensory organs.

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Related Concepts

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1. pereiopod: The first five pairs of legs or pereiopods in decapod crustaceans, which are used for both feeding and locomotion.

2. crustaceans: A large and diverse group of aquatic animals, characterized by a segmented exoskeleton, jointed appendages, and a laterally compressed body.

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Culture

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Notopodium is not a widely known term outside the field of anatomy and biology, and it does not have significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance.

How to Memorize "notopodium"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crab, and focus on the first segment of one of its legs (pereiopod). Visualize the ventral part of this segment as the notopodium.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'notopodium' with the underfoot part of the first segment of the pereiopods in crustaceans.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'notopodium' refers to the 'south foot' part of the crustacean leg.

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