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1) "Seashell" -- As to seashell wreath sea·shell
Pronunciation: 'sE-"shel
Function: noun
: the shell of a marine animal and especially a mollusk Pronunciation Symbols
Various seashells A shell is the hard, rigid outer covering, or integument, of certain animals. More specific scientific names include exoskeleton, carapace, and peltidium. A shell may be made of nacre (a combination of calcium and protein), chitin, bone and cartilage, or silica. - 1 Molluscs of the sea, traditional "sea shells"
- 2 Shells in other animals
- 2.1 Other sea creatures
- 2.2 Arthropods
- 2.3 Chelonians
- 2.4 Planktons and protists
- 3 See also
- 4 References
- 5 External links
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Various seashells sea shells on the beach While many sea animals produce exoskeletons, usually only those of molluscs (also spelt "mollusk") are normally considered to be "sea shells". The majority of shell-forming molluscs belong to the classes Gastropoda (univalves, or snails) or Bivalvia. Three other shell-bearing classes are Scaphopoda (tusk shells), Polyplacophora (segmented chitons) and Monoplacophora (single-shelled chiton-like animals, also called Tryblidia). Some species of Cephalopoda also build shells, including the primitive Nautilus order which produces the famous "chambered Nautilus" shell; although some taxa of cephalopods such as octopuses and squid only form small internal shells. Malacology, the scientific study of molluscs as living organisms, has a branch devoted to shells, called conchology - although it should be noted that these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, even by scientists (this is more common in Europe). The shell will grow over time as the animal inside adds its building material to the leading edge near the opening. This causes the shell to become longer and wider to better accommo..."
2) "Wreath" -- As to seashell wreath wreath
Pronunciation: 'rEth
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural wreaths /'rE[th]z, 'rEths/
Etymology: Middle English wrethe, from Old English writha; akin to Old English wrIthan to twist -- more at WRITHE
1 : something intertwined or arranged in a circular shape: as a : a band of intertwined flowers or leaves worn as a mark of honor or victory : GARLAND <a laurel wreath> b : a decorative arrangement of foliage or flowers on a circular base <a Christmas wreath>
2 : something having a circular or coiling form <a wreath of smoke> Pronunciation Symbols
Christmas wreath with six bows by Holiday Enterprises. Wreath of Rowan berries A wreath is a ring made of flowers, leaves, and sometimes fruits, used as an ornament, hanging on a wall or door, or resting on a table. - 1 Symbolism
- 2 Use by culture
- 2.1 Greece
- 2.2 Rome
- 2.3 Christianity
- 3 External links
| Wreaths are commonly made by evergreens as a symbol for the strength of life, with these plants overcoming even the harshest winters. Such wreaths often use Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) and can be categorized as laurel wreaths. Other components of a wreath can be pine, holly or yew, symbolizing immortality, and cedar, symbolizing strength and healing. The Greek god Apollo is often associated with wreaths, and was a god of life and health. This inspired the Greek to use the symbol as crowns of victory at the Pythian Games, a forerunner to today's Olympic Games. The circularity of wreaths can be used to symbolize eternity or immortality. These wreaths were festive crowns worn by many Romans. Wreaths were usually for women, and men usually wore crowns. They were a symbol of pride, and they were usually handmade. Most were made of flowers and branches, twigs, thread, and laurels. Wreaths were often used on special occasions such as weddings. They are also used on Remembrance Day (Canada), as a respect to those who fought and died in the Great war. A laurel wreath decorating a memorial at the Folketing, the national parliament of Denmark. A wreath of laurel was used to crown winners of olympic competitions, inherited from one of the symbols of the Greek god Apollo, who is often depicted wearing or holding a wreath of laurel leaves. Laurel wreaths were worn on the heads of military and government officials in parades. Roman consuls and senators wore wreaths of olive leaves in public. Funeral wreaths ..."
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