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Lorica (band)
Lorica (), a Latin word literally meaning " body armour", may refer to: Ancient Roman military clothing * '' Lorica hamata'', a hauberk of mail * '' Lorica manica'', a type of iron or bronze arm guard * ''Lorica musculata'', the Latin name for a muscle cuirass * ''Lorica plumata'', a shirt of ribbed scales resembling feathers * '' Lorica segmentata'', a cuirass of metal plates * '' Lorica squamata'', a shirt of metal scales Biology * Lorica (biology), a structure secreted by some of the protozoans * ''Lorica'' (chiton), a genus of chiton * '' Ranoidea lorica'', a species of frog Locations * Loriga, a freguesia and town in Seia, Portugal, originally named ''Lorica'' by the Romans * Santa Cruz de Lorica, a municipality and town in the Córdoba Department, Colombia Other uses * Lorica (material) Artificial leather, also called synthetic leather, is a material intended to substitute for leather in upholstery, clothing, footwear, and other uses where a leather-like finish is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Body Armour
Body armor, also known as body armour, personal armor or armour, or a suit or coat of armor, is protective clothing designed to absorb or deflect physical attacks. Historically used to protect military personnel, today it is also used by various types of police (riot police in particular), private security guards or bodyguards, and occasionally ordinary civilians. Today there are two main types: regular non-plated body armor for moderate to substantial protection, and hard-plate reinforced body armor for maximum protection, such as used by combat soldiers. History Many factors have affected the development of personal armor throughout human history. Significant factors in the development of armor include the economic and technological necessities of armor production. For instance full plate armor first appeared in Medieval Europe when water-powered trip hammers made the formation of plates faster and cheaper. At times the development of armor has run parallel to the develop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorica Hamata
The ''lorica hamata'' (in Latin with normal elision: ) is a type of mail armor used by soldiers for over 600 years (3rd century BC to 4th century AD) from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. ''Lorica hamata'' comes from the Latin ''hamatus'' (hooked) from ''hamus'' which means "hook", as the rings hook into one another. Usage Modern historians believe that mail armor was invented by the Celts. Possibly coming from conflicts with the Celts in the 3rd century BC, it was utilized by both legionary and ''auxilia'' troops. The first documented use occurred during the Roman conquest of Hispania. There were several versions of this type of armor, specialized for different military duties such as skirmishers, cavalry, and spearmen. Over its lifetime, the ''lorica hamata'' remained in constant use by legionaries and it was the preferred armor of centurions, who favored its greater coverage and lower maintenance. Constant friction kept the rings of the ''lorica hamata'' free of rust. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorica Manica
A manica ( la, manica , "sleeve") or cheires by the Greeks was a type of iron or bronze arm guard, with curved and overlapping metal segments or plates, fastened to leather straps, worn by Roman gladiators called crupellarii, and later optionally by soldiers. History and usage As early as Achaemenid times, there were references to "cheires" (χειρίς) which consisted of hoops of metal that would be worn on the rein arm of a cavalryman. Hooped armour became extremely popular to use on both arms and legs in the Saka, Parthian, and Kushan kingdoms. They can be seen at Khalchayan and on many pieces of Parthian artwork. Roman troops fought crupellarii in the revolt of Florus and Sacrovir of AD 21. It is unclear how widely the manica was used in Trajan's Dacian Wars. Manicae (along with metal greaves) are attested as a supplement to metal body armor on several reliefs depicting that campaign, including the Tropaeum Traiani at Adamclisi and Trajan's Column. Trajan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muscle Cuirass
In classical antiquity, the muscle cuirass ( la, lorica musculata), anatomical cuirass, or heroic cuirass is a type of cuirass made to fit the wearer's torso and designed to mimic an idealized male human physique. It first appears in late Archaic Greece and became widespread throughout the 5th and 4th centuries BC. Originally made from hammered bronze plate, boiled leather also came to be used. It is commonly depicted in Greek and Roman art, where it is worn by generals, emperors, and deities during periods when soldiers used other types. In Roman sculpture, the muscle cuirass is often highly ornamented with mythological scenes. Archaeological finds of relatively unadorned cuirasses, as well as their depiction by artists in military scenes, indicate that simpler versions were worn in combat situations. The anatomy of muscle cuirasses intended for use might be either realistic or reduced to an abstract design; the fantastically illustrated cuirasses worn by gods and emperors in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorica Plumata
The ''lorica plumata'' () also known the ''lorica hamata squamatque'' was a set of Roman armor. The name ''lorica plumata'' translates to feathered cuirass. It was named for its a feathered appearance due to the feather-like scales called plumes attached to oval shaped rings. The ''lorica plumata'' was a sleeveless armor with no shoulder guards, that looked like a linothorax. It was possibly reserved exclusively for the use of military leaders of the rank of tribune or above. Typically only generals wore it, due to the high cost of production and maintenance. The ''lorica plumata'' would have been an expensive piece of military equipment. The ''lorica plumata'' was one of the few sets of armor that combined mail and scales.'''' History The ''lorica plumata'' was originally a Sarmatian armor. The earliest reference to the armor was made by the historian Marcus Junianus Justinus. He explains that the armor was used for soldiers, horses. and that it protects the entire bod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorica Segmentata
The ''lorica segmentata'' (), also called ''lorica lamminata'' (see §Name), is a type of personal armour that was used by soldiers of the Roman army, consisting of metal strips fashioned into circular bands, fastened to internal leather straps. The ''lorica segmentata'' has come to be viewed as iconic of the Roman legions in popular culture. The tendency to portray Roman legionaries clad in this type of armour often extends to periods of time that are too early or too late in history. History Despite the armor being commonly associated with the Romans, it was used by other civilizations before the Romans. The armor was originally used by the Parthians and possibly the Dacians, Scythians, or Sarmatians before the Romans used it. Some sets of armor similar to the ''lorica segmentata'' dating back to the 4th century BC have been found in archaeological sites located in the steppe. Although the exact time at which the Romans adopted the armor remains unknown, it is possible that t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorica Squamata
The ''lorica squamata'' () is a type of scale armour used by the ancient Roman military during the Roman Republic and at later periods. It was made from small metal scales sewn to a fabric backing. No examples of an entire ''lorica squamata'' have been found, but there have been several archaeological finds of fragments of such shirts and individual scales are quite common finds—even in non-military contexts. Usage in the Roman army It is typically seen on depictions of ''signiferes'' (standard bearers), ''aeneatores'', centurions, cavalry troops, and auxiliary infantry, as well as regular legionaries. On occasion the emperor would even be depicted wearing the ''lorica squamata''. During the Dacian Wars Trajan had to re-equip his soldiers wearing ''lorica segmentata'' with other forms of armor such as the ''lorica hamata'' and ''lorica squamata''. It is not known precisely when the Romans adopted the type of armor, but it remained in use for about eight centuries, most pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorica (biology)
In biology, a lorica is a shell-like protective outer covering, often reinforced with sand grains and other particles that some protozoans and loriciferan animals secrete. Usually it is tubular or conical in shape, with a loose case that is closed at one end. An example is the protozoan genus ''Stentor'', in which the lorica is trumpet-shaped. In the tintinnids, the lorica is frequently transparent and is used as domicile. ''Halofolliculina corallasia'' has a lorica that is attached as an outer structure, and into which it retracts when disturbed. There are three phases in the formation of lorica: agglomeration in a natural cast; helical extension; and stabilization. The original meaning of the word is: cuirass, a type of chest armor, originally made of leather, afterward of plates of metal or horn sewed on linen or the like. See also * Chitin Chitin ( C8 H13 O5 N)n ( ) is a long-chain polymer of ''N''-acetylglucosamine, an amide derivative of glucose. Chitin is probab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorica (chiton)
''Lorica'' is a genus of chitons in the family Family (from la, familia) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its ... Schizochitonidae. Species ''L. haurakiensis'' This rare species is present in New Zealand. ''L. volvox'' Synonym: ''Chiton rudis'' Hutton, 1872 This species can reach a length of about . It is present in Australia (New South Wales). Extinct representatives Extinct representatives of the genus are known from the Cretaceous of America and the Eocene & Miocene of Oceania.< References * Powell A. W. B., ''New Zealand Mollusca'', William Collins Publishers ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranoidea Lorica
The armoured frog (''Ranoidea lorica''), or armoured mist frog, is a species of tree frog in the torrent frog complex, a group restricted to north-eastern Queensland, Australia. Taxonomy The armoured mist frog is one of the four species of Australian torrent treefrogs that comprise the '' Ranoidea nannotis'' species group. The other species are the mountain mist frog, waterfall frog, and common mist frog. Description ''R. lorica'' is a small tree frog, growing up to in length. It is grey or grey-brown on the dorsal surface and white on the ventral surface. The skin is tubercular on the dorsal surface, prominently on the eyelids and around the tympanum. Fingers are half webbed and toes are fully webbed, both having well-developed discs. The tympanum is small and indistinct, and a vocal sac is not present. Males have black, spiny nuptial pads on their thumbs and "accessory spines" on their chests. These spines are used in amplexus by the males to attain a better grip o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loriga
Loriga () is a civil parish ( pt, freguesia) and town in south-central part of the municipality of Seia, in central Portugal. Part of the district of Guarda, it is 20 km away from the city of Seia, 40 km away from Viseu, 80 km away from Guarda and 320 km from Lisbon, nestled in the Serra da Estrela mountain range. The population in 2011 was 1,053, in an area of 36.25 km², including the two localities, the town of Loriga and the village of Fontão. History Loriga was founded along a column between ravines where today the historic centre exists. The site was ostensibly selected more than 2000 years ago, owing to its defensibility, the abundance of potable water and pasturelands, and lowlands that provided conditions to practice both hunting and gathering/agriculture. When the Romans arrived in the region, the settlement was concentrated into two areas. The larger, older and principal agglomeration was situated in the area of the main church and ''Rua de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Cruz De Lorica
Santa Cruz de Lorica is a town and municipality located in the Córdoba Department, northern Colombia. Lorica was named a '' Pueblo Patrimonio'' (heritage town) of Colombia in 2010. It is the only municipality near the Caribbean coast Tung Chung, meaning " eastern stream", is an area on the northwestern coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong. One of the most recent new towns, it was formerly a rural fishing village beside Tung Chung Bay, and along the delta and lower courses of T ... that was selected to be part of the ''Red Turística de Pueblos Patrimonio'' original cohort. References Gobernacion de Cordoba - Santa Cruz de LoricaSanta Cruz de Lorica official website Municipalities of Córdoba Department {{Córdoba-Colombia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
