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Topic: Nature

colugo

IPA: /kəˈluːɡoʊ/

KK: /kəˈluːɡoʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of mammal that glides through the air, often referred to as a flying lemur, although it is not a true lemur.

Example: The colugo can glide from tree to tree in the rainforest.

columnea

IPA: /kəˈlʌm.ni.ə/

KK: /kəˈlʌmniə/

noun

Definition: A type of tropical plant from the genus Columnea, known for its bushy or trailing growth and colorful tubular flowers, often kept indoors as an ornamental plant.

Example: The columnea in the living room bloomed with bright orange flowers.

colza

IPA: //ˈkoʊlzə//

KK: /ˈkoʊlzə/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that is grown for its oil-rich seeds, commonly used in cooking and for making biodiesel.

Example: Farmers in the region cultivate colza for its valuable oil.

comatula

IPA: /kəˈmætʊlə/

KK: /kəˈmætʊlə/

noun

Definition: A type of marine animal that belongs to the crinoid family, known for its feathery arms and ability to cling to surfaces like seaweeds.

Example: The comatula gracefully swayed in the water, its feather-like arms capturing tiny particles for food.

combe

IPA: /kəʊm/

KK: /koʊm/

noun

Definition: A deep, narrow valley or basin, often found on the side of a hill.

Example: The hikers enjoyed the beautiful scenery as they walked through the combe.

comber

IPA: //ˈkʌmbər//

KK: /ˈkəmər/

noun

Definition: A person or machine that combs something, like wool, or a type of wave in the sea that has reached its peak and is breaking into foam.

Example: The comber machine helped to prepare the wool for spinning.

comblike

IPA: /ˈkoʊmˌlaɪk/

KK: /ˈkōmˌlīk/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to that of a comb.

Example: The plant has comblike leaves that stand out in the garden.

comfrey

IPA: /ˈkʌmfri/

KK: /ˈkʌmfri/

noun

Definition: A type of hairy plant that grows back every year, known for its colorful flowers and used in traditional medicine. It is often found in Europe and has been used for healing purposes.

Example: She made a tea from comfrey leaves to help with her sore muscles.

commensal

IPA: /kəˈmɛnsl/

KK: /kəˈmɛnsl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of relationship where one organism benefits while the other is not harmed or helped.

Example: The commensal bacteria in our gut help with digestion without affecting our health negatively.

noun

Definition: A living thing that benefits from a relationship with another organism, where one gains an advantage and the other is not harmed.

Example: The clownfish is a commensal that lives among the tentacles of sea anemones, gaining protection without harming them.

commensalism

IPA: /kəˈmɛn.sə.lɪ.zəm/

KK: /kəˈmɛnslˌɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A type of relationship between two different species where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

Example: In the ocean, barnacles often exhibit commensalism by attaching themselves to whales, gaining mobility and access to food without affecting the whale.

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