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Topic: Nature

euryhaline

IPA: /ˈjʊəriˌheɪlaɪn/

KK: /ˈjʊəriˌheɪlaɪn/

adjective

Definition: Able to survive in water with different levels of saltiness.

Example: Some fish are euryhaline, meaning they can live in both fresh and saltwater.

eurypterid

IPA: /juːˈrɪptərɪd/

KK: /jʊˈrɪptərɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of large, ancient aquatic creature that lived in the sea and is related to scorpions and horseshoe crabs.

Example: Eurypterids were some of the largest arthropods to ever exist in the ocean.

eurythermal

IPA: //ˈjʊəriˌθɜːr.məl//

KK: /ˈjʊəriˌθɜrməl/

adjective

Definition: Able to live or function in a variety of temperatures, often referring to organisms that can thrive in both hot and cold environments.

Example: Some fish are eurythermal, meaning they can survive in both warm and cold waters.

eurytopic

IPA: //ˈjʊərɪˌtɒpɪk//

KK: /ˈjʊərɪˌtɒpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Able to live or grow in a variety of different environments or conditions.

Example: The eurytopic species can thrive in both freshwater and saltwater habitats.

eusocial

IPA: /juːˈsoʊʃəl/

KK: /juːˈsoʊʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a social structure where individuals live together in a cooperative group, often with one female and multiple males reproducing, while others care for the young or support the group.

Example: Ants and bees are examples of eusocial animals that work together to raise their young and maintain their colonies.

eusociality

IPA: /juːˌsoʊʃiˈælɪti/

KK: /juːˌsoʊʃiˈælɪti/

noun

Definition: A social structure in which certain individuals in a species, often insects like ants and bees, live in large groups and cooperate in caring for the young, with some individuals specializing in reproduction while others do not reproduce.

Example: Ants are a prime example of eusociality, where the colony works together to raise the young and protect the queen.

evanesce

IPA: /ɪˈvænɛs/

KK: /ɪˈvænɛs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To fade away or vanish gradually, like something that is not solid or visible anymore.

Example: The morning mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher in the sky.

evanescent

IPA: /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/

KK: /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that disappears quickly or is short-lived, like vapor.

Example: The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, fading away within moments.

evaporation

IPA: /ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where a liquid changes into a gas, often due to heat, leaving behind any solid substances.

Example: The evaporation of water from the lake increased during the hot summer days.

evaporite

IPA: /ɪˈvæpəraɪt/

KK: /ɪˈvæpəraɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of rock formed from minerals that remain after seawater evaporates, often found in dry areas.

Example: The geologist studied the evaporite layers to understand the ancient climate conditions.

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