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xanthidium


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of crustacean, specifically a branchiopod, characterized by a bright orange or red color.

    - "The xanthidium crustaceans are commonly found in brackish water."
    - "The xanthidium's bright color serves as a warning to predators of its toxicity."

Variants
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xanthate , xanthates
Etymology
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Derived from the Greek word xanthos, meaning 'yellow' or 'golden'.


Trivia
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  1. Xanthidium crustaceans are often used as bait in fishing.

  2. Some species of xanthidium are edible and are considered a delicacy in certain cultures.

  3. Xanthidium crustaceans have been used in traditional medicine for various ailments.


Related Concepts
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  1. Crustaceans: A large group of animals that includes crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and many others. Xanthidium is a type of crustacean.


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In Greek mythology, the Xanthidium was believed to be a sacred crustacean associated with the god Apollo.

How to Memorize "xanthidium"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a bright orange or red crustacean when you think of the word xanthidium.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word xanthidium with the color orange or red.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'X is for Xanthidium, X is for Xanthos, X is for Xanthic, X is for Xanthous, X is for Xanthicum, X is for Xanthidium crustacean' to remember the word.


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