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anemone

 

[ ษ™หˆnษ›mษ™ni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine biology

An anemone is a type of marine organism belonging to the phylum Cnidaria. These creatures are characterized by a soft, cylindrical body called a column, topped with a mouth surrounded by tentacles. Anemones are closely related to corals and jellyfish. They can inhabit various marine environments, often found attached to rocks or reefs. Some species of anemones are known for their symbiotic relationships with clownfish, providing them with protection from predators while receiving food and cleaning in return.

Synonyms

actinia, sea anemone

Examples of usage

  • The clownfish seeks shelter within an anemone.
  • Diving near coral reefs, we saw beautiful anemones swaying in the current.
  • Anemones can have brightly colored tentacles that attract various marine species.

Translations

Translations of the word "anemone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anรฉmona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคจเคฟเคฎเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anemone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anemon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะตะผะพะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ anemon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒใƒขใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anรฉmone

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anรฉmona

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anemon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋„ค๋ชจ๋„ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ูŠู…ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anemon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anemรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตท่‘ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ anemona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ anemรณna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะตะผะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anemon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anรฉmona

Etymology

The word 'anemone' comes from the Latin word 'anemone', which means 'wind flower', derived from the Greek word 'anemลnฤ“'. The term originally referred to a flowering plant, which is still true today, as there are also terrestrial anemones. The marine creature called an anemone was named for its resemblance to these flowering plants, particularly because of its lush, colorful tentacles that resemble the petals of a flower swaying in the water. In marine biology, the focus on anemones has grown significantly due to their ecological importance and fascinating relationships with other marine life, especially clownfish. The study of anemones contributes to our understanding of marine ecosystems, as they play crucial roles in reef structures and biodiversity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,189, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.