remiped: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low (Technical/Scientific)Scientific, Zoological
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What does “remiped” mean?
An aquatic arthropod, typically a crustacean, having oar-like appendages used for swimming.
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Meaning and Definition
An aquatic arthropod, typically a crustacean, having oar-like appendages used for swimming.
Pertaining to or characteristic of organisms belonging to the class Remipedia, blind crustaceans found in coastal aquifers and caves, characterized by a long, segmented body and uniform, paddle-like limbs along the trunk.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage, as it is a precise scientific term. Spelling is consistent.
Connotations
Neutral, technical. Evokes imagery of cave-dwelling, blind, primitive crustaceans.
Frequency
Extremely rare outside academic zoology, marine biology, or speleology contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “remiped” in a Sentence
The [scientist] discovered a [new] remiped.[Adj] remipeds are found in [location].Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “remiped” in a Sentence
noun
British English
- The newly discovered remiped was meticulously described in the journal.
- Remipeds are fascinating due to their presumed ancient lineage.
American English
- Researchers collected the remiped from an anchialine cave in the Yucatán.
- This remiped lacks any pigmentation or functional eyes.
adjective
British English
- The remiped appendages move in a coordinated, metachronal rhythm.
- They studied the remiped body plan for clues about early crustaceans.
American English
- The remiped fauna of the Bahamas is particularly diverse.
- Its remiped characteristics include a long, homonomous trunk.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Used in zoology, biology, and palaeontology papers discussing crustacean evolution, stygofauna, or groundwater ecosystems.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Core term in carcinology (study of crustaceans) and speleobiology.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “remiped”
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Antonyms of “remiped”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “remiped”
- Misspelling as 'remipid' or 'remeped'.
- Using it as a general term for any swimming crustacean.
- Incorrect plural: 'remipedes' (correct: 'remipeds').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically not in the open ocean. They are predominantly found in coastal groundwater, caves (anchialine caves), and inland aquifers.
No. They are small, blind, and pose no threat. They are of interest solely for scientific study.
No, it is an extremely specialized term used almost exclusively by zoologists and cave biologists.
It comes from Latin 'remus' meaning 'oar' and 'pes/pedis' meaning 'foot'. So, literally 'oar-footed'.
An aquatic arthropod, typically a crustacean, having oar-like appendages used for swimming.
Remiped is usually scientific, zoological in register.
Remiped: in British English it is pronounced /ˈrɛmɪpɛd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈrɛməˌpɛd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: ROW (REMI) with FEET (PED). An animal that 'rows with its feet' (appendages).
Conceptual Metaphor
LIVING OAR: The organism is conceptualized as a set of rowing implements.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary defining feature of a remiped?