chorda
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A brown seaweed with long strands like ropes that grows in the sea
- proper noun
- Specialized
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chorda
- Marine biologists studied the growth patterns of chorda in the cold northern waters.
Examples
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The chorda is often found in rocky coastal areas.
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Fishermen often find chorda tangled in their nets during the summer months.
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The shoreline was covered with long strands of chorda washed up after the storm.
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Many marine organisms depend on chorda for habitat.
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The brown seaweed chorda is often found in marine environments, exhibiting long, rope-like fronds.
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Marine biologists study chorda to better understand its ecological role in coastal areas.
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In tidal pools, the chorda species can commonly be observed clinging to rocky surfaces.
Surface Forms
chorda main
Etymology
Chorda comes from the Greek khordē, meaning 'string' or 'gut', and is related to English cord ('rope'). So the seaweed called chorda is named for its long, rope-like strands that look like big strings.
