zoea

Meanings

• A type of larval form in marine organisms belonging to the subclass Cycl Thoracica.

  - "The zoea larva is a crucial stage in the development of many marine organisms."

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Rhymes

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seoa , moea , reoa , deoa

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Homophones

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1. Zoe () : A female given name meaning 'life'.
   

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Variants

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zoea , zoeae , zoeas

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Forms

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zoea, zoeae, zoeas

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'zoe' meaning 'life' and the suffix 'a' meaning 'larva'.

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Trivia

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1. The zoea larva has a total of 12 pairs of legs, which makes it a highly mobile organism.

2. In some marine environments, zoea larvae are the primary consumers in the food chain. They feed on a variety of microscopic organisms, such as diatoms and dinoflagellates.

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1. Plankton: Zoea is a type of plankton, which is a large, diverse group of microscopic organisms that live in aquatic environments.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, Zoe was one of the Titanesses and the goddess of life. She was also considered the protector of the olive tree.

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