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xylophaga


Meanings
  • A marine crustacean belonging to the family Xylidae. Xylophagans are characterized by their long, slender bodies and a pair of large, fan-like appendages. Xylophagans are important filter feeders in marine ecosystems.

    - "The xylophagans in this marine ecosystem play a crucial role in filter feeding and maintaining the health of the ecosystem."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with xylophaga
xliphant , xylophone , xylophonist , xylophonic , xylophiliac , xylophagous
Homophones
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  1. Xylophagus () : A taxonomic genus within the family Xylidae, which includes various marine crustaceans such as xylophagans.


Variants
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xylophagous
Etymology
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From the Greek word xylos, meaning 'wood', and the Greek word phagein, meaning 'to eat'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that xylophagans were once used as a source of animal gum, which was used in the production of chewing gum?

  2. Did you know that xylophagans are the largest marine crustaceans in the world, with some individuals reaching over 1 meter in length?

  3. Did you know that xylophagans are filter feeders, which means that they feed by filtering water through their gills?

  4. Did you know that xylophagans are an important food source for many marine animals, including seabirds, squid, and various species of fish?


How to Memorize "xylophaga"

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    - To remember the definition of 'xylophagus', imagine a xylophagus as a marine crustacean that plays a xylophone using its long, slender body and fan-like appendages.


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