zoophytic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or denoting an organism that has the morphological and anatomical features of a plant but obtains its food from animals or animal remains.

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Variants

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zoophyte , zoophytes

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Etymology

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From Greek zoo ('animal') and phyton ('plant').

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Trivia

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1. The largest known zoophytic organism is the Venus flytrap, which obtains nutrients from insects.

2. Some zoophytic organisms, such as certain types of fungi, form symbiotic relationships with animals, providing benefits to both parties.

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1. Saprophyte: An organism that obtains nutrients by breaking down dead organic matter, as opposed to obtaining energy by photosynthesis.

2. Parasite: An organism that lives in or on another organism (the host) and derives nutrients at the host's expense.

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Zoophytic organisms have been studied in various fields such as biology, ecology, and archaeology. They play an important role in nutrient cycling and can be found in diverse habitats, including wetlands, forests, and deserts.

How to Memorize "zoophytic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a plant-like organism growing in an animal habitat, such as a swamp or a forest, and obtaining its nutrients from animal remains.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'zoophytic' with the idea of a plant-animal hybrid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym ZFP (Zoological Features of Plants) to remember the meaning of zoophytic.

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