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NAMING STORIES OF SOME VIRUSES
Scientific names can be confusing, but they often tell us important things about viruses. By looking at the meanings behind these names, we can learn more about a virus’s traits, where it comes from, and how it behaves. Understanding these names makes it easier to remember and talk about different viruses.
NAMING OF NINE MAJOR PHYLUMS
"Fero" in Greek means "to bear" or "to carry," implying that these organisms bear or carry pores, which are abundant in their structure.
Porifera is the scientific name given to the phylum of organisms commonly known as sponges. Sponges are characterized by their porous bodies, which are filled with channels and cavities called pores.
FUNGI SCIENTIFIC NAMES
The word "candidate" comes from the Latin word "candidatus," which means "clothed in white." It is derived from "candidus," meaning "white" or "pure,
In ancient Rome, individuals running for public office wore white togas as a symbol of their purity and sincerity. These white garments made them easily identifiable in public and symbolized their intentions and virtues.
WORDS FOR GLUE IN BIOLOGY
Mesoglea is a jellylike, gelatinous layer found in cnidarians like jellyfish and corals, as well as ctenophores. It is located between the inner and outer cell layers (endoderm and ectoderm) of these animals.
"Mesoglea" is composed of two words: middle (meso-) + glue-like (-gloea).
INTRO TO MALARIA LIFE CYCLE
The life cycle of malaria in humans is referred to as "schizogony."
The word "schizogony" comes from the Greek roots:
"schizo-" meaning "to split" or "to divide"
"-gony" meaning "generation" or "reproduction."
The name is given because a phase named "schizont" happens again and again in the life cycle of the malaria parasite in humans.
WORDS MADE FROM 'TROPOS' AND 'TROPHOS'
One word is "troph," which means growth and nourishment, and the other is "tropos," which means to turn or change. These two have similar pronunciations but different meanings. We will see how, in different contexts of biology, these roots are used.
WORDS WITH 'COENO' ROOT
The prefix coeno- means "together," "same," or "shared" in different contexts. This word is widely used in biology, and common English prefixes like syn- and con- seem to be connected with it. Now we will explore the meaning of this word in different contexts.
USAGE OF 'PRO' AND 'PROTO'
'Pro' and 'proto' are among the most common prefixes used in biology. So, it is helpful to understand various terms in biology if we can learn the general meaning and various use cases of these prefixes.
WORDS RELATED TO HEART
'Pro' and 'proto' are among the most common prefixes used in biology. So, it is helpful to understand various terms in biology if we can learn the general meaning and various use cases of these prefixes.
SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF BACTERIA
The genus name Staphylococcus comes from the Greek words "staphyle," meaning "bunch of grapes," and "kokkos," meaning "berry," referring to a spherical shape. Combining these words refers to the bacterium's characteristic grape-like clusters.
CELL DIVISION DESCRIPTION
The term “mitos” in mitosis refers to the thread-like chromatin structure visible during the initial stages of cell division. This name reflects the thread-like appearance.