Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'metazoan'

English Word: metazoan

Key Russian Translations:

• метазоон [mʲɪtɐˈzo.ən] - [Formal, Scientific]

Frequency: Low (Primarily used in scientific, biological, and academic contexts; not common in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: Advanced (C1 level or higher, as it involves specialized biological terminology requiring familiarity with Russian scientific language)

Pronunciation (Russian):

метазоон: [mʲɪtɐˈzo.ən]

Note on метазоон: The stress falls on the third syllable ("zo"), and the initial "м" is palatalized, which is common in Russian loanwords from Greek. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: A multicellular animal, as opposed to a single-celled organism like a protozoan.

Translation(s) & Context:

• метазоон - Used in formal scientific discussions, such as in biology textbooks or research papers, to refer to animals with differentiated cells and tissues.

Usage Examples:

• Метазооны эволюционировали из протозоонов в процессе естественного отбора.

  Metazoans evolved from protozoans through the process of natural selection.

• В мире животных метазооны составляют подавляющее большинство видов.

  In the animal world, metazoans make up the vast majority of species.

• Изучение метазоонов помогает понять сложность многоклеточных организмов.

  Studying metazoans helps understand the complexity of multicellular organisms.

• Метазоон, как правило, имеет специализированные органы для питания и размножения.

  A metazoan typically has specialized organs for feeding and reproduction.

• В эволюционной биологии метазооны рассматриваются как ключевой этап развития жизни на Земле.

  In evolutionary biology, metazoans are considered a key stage in the development of life on Earth.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Метазоон" is a neuter noun in Russian, borrowed from scientific terminology. It follows the standard declension pattern for third-declension neuter nouns with a few irregularities due to its foreign origin. Below is a table of its inflections:

Note: This word does not change in gender or have verbal inflections, as it is a noun. In scientific contexts, it remains relatively stable but must agree with case requirements in sentences.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • многоклеточное животное (more descriptive, used in general biology; implies a multicellular animal without the specific scientific connotation)
  • эвметазоон (a more precise term in some contexts, referring to true metazoans)
• Antonyms:
  • протозоон (protozoan, referring to single-celled organisms)

Related Phrases:

• Эволюция метазоонов - Evolution of metazoans (Used in discussions of biological history to describe the development of complex life forms.)
• Многоклеточные метазооны - Multicellular metazoans (Emphasizes the cellular structure in scientific comparisons.)
• Метазоон в экосистеме - Metazoan in the ecosystem (Refers to the role of metazoans in environmental contexts.)

Usage Notes:

"Метазоон" directly corresponds to the English "metazoan" in scientific contexts, but English learners should note that it's a loanword in Russian and is primarily used in formal or academic settings. Avoid using it in casual conversation, as it may sound overly technical. When choosing between translations like "метазоон" and "многоклеточное животное," opt for the former in precise biological discussions and the latter for more general explanations. Grammatically, ensure it agrees with the case of the sentence, as Russian nouns must.

Common Errors:

• Common Error: Misusing the word as if it were invariable, e.g., saying "изучение метазоон" instead of the correct genitive form "изучение метазоона."

  Correct Usage: "Изучение метазоона" (Study of the metazoan). Explanation: Russian nouns require case agreement; forgetting this can lead to grammatical errors.

• Common Error: Confusing it with "протозоон" and using it interchangeably, e.g., "Метазоон - это одноклеточный организм."

  Correct Usage: "Протозоон - это одноклеточный организм" (Protozoan is a single-celled organism). Explanation: "Метазоон" specifically means multicellular, so accuracy in definition is crucial to avoid conceptual misunderstandings.

Cultural Notes:

As a scientific term derived from Greek roots ("meta" meaning after and "zoon" meaning animal), "метазоон" reflects Russia's integration of Western biological concepts into its language. It doesn't carry strong cultural connotations but is prominent in Russian scientific literature, especially in fields like evolutionary biology influenced by figures such as Ivan Pavlov and later Soviet biologists.

Related Concepts:

• протозоон
• эвметазоон
• многоклеточный организм