What does CIRRI mean?

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Cirri is a noun.

Definitions

Cirri are slender, hair-like projections or appendages found on certain animals or plants. They are typically used for sensory or reproductive purposes.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈsɪri/

UK: /ˈsɪri/

Origin and Usage

The word "cirri" comes from the Latin word "cirrus," which means "a curl or tuft of hair." It was first used in English in the early 18th century to describe the hair-like projections found on certain animals, such as cirripedes (barnacles) and polychaete worms. Today, the term is also used to describe similar structures found on plants, such as ferns and mosses.

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Example Sentences

• The barnacles cirri help it to sense its environment and capture food.
• The ferns cirri are used to anchor it to its substrate and absorb water and nutrients.