xiphosura

Meanings

• noun

  A type of extinct marine arthropod, characterized by having a long, whip-like tail and multiple pairs of legs.

  - "The xiphosura is an intriguing example of evolution in the marine ecosystem."
  - "The fossilized remains of xiphosuras were first discovered in the late 1800s."
  - "Xiphosuras are believed to have existed during the Carboniferous and Permian periods."

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Variants

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xiphisterna , xiphisternum

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'xiphos' (sword) and 'oura' (tail).

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Trivia

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1. Xiphosuras are sometimes referred to as 'sea scorpions' due to their similarities to modern scorpions.

2. The longest known xiphosura fossil is over 3 meters long.

3. Xiphosuras were not true scorpions, but they are closely related to modern horseshoe crabs.

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1. Chelicerates: Xiphosuras belong to the class Chelicerates, a large and diverse group of arthropods characterized by the presence of chelicerae, a pair of appendages located near the mouth.

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Culture

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Xiphosuras have been a topic of interest for paleontologists and researchers due to their unique anatomy and historical significance. They have been depicted in various forms of art and literature, often representing the mysterious and exotic creatures of the deep sea.

How to Memorize "xiphosura"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, segmented creature with multiple pairs of legs and a whip-like tail. Visualize its fossilized remains, possibly with some preserved details like legs or appendages.

2. associate
   

   - Associate xiphosura with the Greek words 'xiphos' and 'oura'. Think of a sword-tailed creature, or a sea monster with multiple legs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'Xiphosura: A creature with a sword-like tail and multiple pairs of legs.'

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