sea needle

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of underwater plant, also known as Posidonia oceanica or Neptune grass, which forms large meadows in the Mediterranean Sea.

  - "The sea needle meadow is home to various marine species."
  - "Divers love exploring the vibrant underwater gardens of sea needles."

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Variants

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needle , needlelike , needles , needled , needler , needlers , needling , needle-nose pliers , Adam's needle , Adam's needles , darning needle , darning needles , devil's darning needle , devil's darning needles , hypodermic needle , hypodermic needles , a needle in a haystack , knitting needle

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'neptunus' meaning 'Neptune' and the Old English word 'need' meaning 'needle', possibly due to the long, needle-like leaves of the plant.

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Trivia

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1. Sea needles can live for up to 150 years.

2. They absorb carbon dioxide from the water, helping to mitigate climate change.

3. The Mediterranean Sea is home to over 35,000 square kilometers of sea needle meadows.

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Related Concepts

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1. Posidonia oceanica: A species of seagrass that forms extensive meadows in the Mediterranean Sea and is commonly referred to as sea needle.

2. Neptune grass: Another common name for Posidonia oceanica.

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Culture

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Sea needles have been an essential part of Mediterranean marine ecosystems for thousands of years. They provide shelter and food for various marine organisms and help prevent coastal erosion. In Greek mythology, the sea nymph Amphitrite was said to have created the sea needles to calm the stormy seas.

How to Memorize "sea needle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lush underwater garden with long, green, needle-like leaves swaying gently in the water.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the Mediterranean Sea as a vast, green forest underwater, with sea needles as the dominant vegetation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that sea needles are underwater plants that look like needles, making them easy to visualize and remember.

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