zostera

Meanings

• Noun

  Sea grass or eelgrass, a submerged or partially submerged flowering plant.

  - "Zostera marina is the most common species of eelgrass found in the North Atlantic."
  - "The roots of zostera help to stabilize the seabed and provide important habitat for various marine species."

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Variants

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zoster , zosters , herpes zoster , shingles , herpes zosters

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Etymology

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From the Greek word zoster, meaning 'belt' or 'girdle', possibly due to the circular arrangement of the leaves.

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Trivia

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1. Zostera is the only genus in the family Zosteraceae.

2. Zostera is the largest genus of monocotyledonous plants.

3. Zostera can absorb carbon dioxide from the water and release oxygen through photosynthesis, making it an important contributor to water quality.

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Related Concepts

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1. Submerged vegetation: Zostera is an example of submerged vegetation, which is a type of aquatic plant that grows underwater.

2. Eelgrass bed: An eelgrass bed is a community of zostera and other associated organisms that forms a habitat for various marine species.

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Culture

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Zostera has cultural significance as a food source for various marine organisms and as a habitat for fish and other marine life. It is also used in aquariums and for erosion control in coastal areas.

How to Memorize "zostera"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a belt or girdle underwater, with circular leaves attached to it.
   - Visualize the way zostera stabilizes the seabed and provides habitat for various marine organisms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'zostera' with the image of a belt or girdle underwater.
   - Remember that zostera is a type of sea grass that provides important habitat for various marine species.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Zebras Eat Apples, Always Remember Sea Grass' to remember that zostera is a type of sea grass.

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