Ctenophora

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A phylum of marine invertebrates: "Ctenophora" is the scientific name for a phylum of gelatinous, mostly planktonic animals, commonly known as comb jellies. They are characterized by eight rows of ciliary plates (comb rows) used for locomotion.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The bioluminescence of Ctenophora can be seen in the dark ocean waters.
    • Scientists study Ctenophora to understand early animal evolution.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used to denote the phylum rank within biological classification.
    • The phylum Ctenophora is distinct from Cnidaria, despite some superficial similarities.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ctenophore (n): An individual animal belonging to the phylum Ctenophora.
    • A ctenophore drifted past the submarine's viewport.
Synonyms
  • Comb jellies: The common name for these organisms.
  • Sea walnuts: A common name for certain species of ctenophores.
Related Terms
  • Phylum: The taxonomic rank.
  • Bioluminescence: A characteristic feature of many ctenophores.
  • Planktonic: Describing their ecological habit.
Noun
  1. comb jellies; sea acorns; a small phylum formerly considered a class of Coelenterata

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