The term '' (alternatively '''''chimaera''''') or ''chimeric'' is often used Metaphor ically to describe things that have combined attributes from different sources. In Genetics , for example, an Organism or Tissue created from two or more different genetic sources is called chimeric, as in Transplant Patient s with Organ s from other donors. Most other usages are related to this metaphor.
The word ''chimera'' is also generally accepted to mean an unreal ambition, a fanciful scheme, or even a castle in the air. This is in clear contrast with its old meaning of a bogey or an irrational fear.
- In the geography of the ancient world, Chimaera is the name of one or more volcanic sites in or near Lycia .
- In zoology, a Chimera is a single animal organism with genetically distinct cells from two different zygotes.
- --- In ichthyology (the study of fish), a Chimaera is a member of group of cartilaginous fish related to sharks.
- In botany, a Chimera is a single plant organism with genetically distinct cells.
- In virology, a Chimera (virus) is a virus containing genetic material from other organisms.
- In biochemistry, a Chimera is a hybrid protein made by splicing two genes.
- In paleontology, a chimera is a fossil with elements from more than one creature, like the '' Ultrasauros '' and perhaps the '' Protoavis ''.
- In architecture, a chimera is ornamental sculpture attached to a building similar to a Gargoyle but which does not work as a water spout and is only decorative in nature.
- In art and design, chimera is a very pale purple or lavender color—a term mainly used when referring to painting. Chimera, known as a base color, is made up of a mixture of two or more colors. Another base color is magnolia, which is also a common color used to paint the walls of houses, etc. when they are first built.
- As a noun, chimera means a grotesque product of the imagination.
- In the automobile industry, the Chimaera is a model of sports car made by TVR .
- On the internet, Chimera is the older name of a Mozilla-based web browser for Mac OS X. It is now called Camino .
- Chimera is a brand of lighting equipment used in photography and the film/video industry.
- '' Chimera '' was a 1972 novel by John Barth .
- In the Cyberpunk novel '' He, She And It '' by Marge Piercy , a chimeara is a deterrent security puzzle, that traps a virtual intruder with a false entrance to a network.
- In the Star Wars universe, the '' Chimaera '' was an Imperial Star Destroyer under the command of Grand Admiral Thrawn in the trilogy by Timothy Zahn .
- The Chimera is an APC of the Imperial Guard in the table-top wargame '' Warhammer 40,000 ''.
- In the movie '''', Chimera was the name of the virus on which the plot was based.
- In the video game '' Resident Evil '', a chimera is a mutated insect-like creature with long arms and claws that hangs from ceilings.
- In the sci-fi series '' Stargate SG-1 '', " Chimera " is a season 7 episode.
- The anime series Fullmetal Alchemist features Chimeras in many Story Arc s. In the series they are created by the combination of multiple species through the use of Alchemy .
- The title of a season 7 '''' episode, " Chimera ."
- The title of a season 7 '' X-files '' episode, ''Chimera''.
- A chimera is the heavy flying unit in the Night Elf army in the game Warcraft III .
- In the Murder by Numbers/Women's Murder Club series of books by James Patterson , "Chimera" is the name used by a racialy motivated serial killer.
- Chimera is a song by the punk band Bad Religion off their album Generator .
- In New Age or electronica music,
- ---''Chimera'' is an album by Delerium .
- ---''Chimera'' is also a compilation album by Bill Nelson .
- In metal music,
- ---''Chimera'' is an album by Mayhem .
- --- Chimaira is a band from Cleveland, Ohio.
- In folk music, Chimera was a short-lived English band that released one album in 1969.
- ''Chimera'' is the title of a song by Canadian rock band The Tea Party .
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