Tethyidae
Definition
Noun: * Tethyidae: A family of marine gastropod mollusks, commonly known as sea hares. These are large, soft-bodied sea slugs (order Anaspidea) characterized by a small, internal shell, a pair of ear-like rhinophores on the head, and a pair of wing-like parapodia used for swimming.
Usage Notes
- "Tethyidae" is a scientific, taxonomic term used primarily in biology and marine zoology. It is always treated as a singular noun when referring to the family as a single taxonomic group (e.g., "The family Tethyidae is diverse").
- In common language, members of this family are referred to as "sea hares."
Examples
- The Tethyidae are known for their ability to release a purple ink as a defense mechanism.
- , a well-studied species in neurobiology, belongs to the family Tethyidae.
- Researchers are studying the chemical compounds produced by various members of the Tethyidae.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in formal scientific classification: Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Mollusca, Class: Gastropoda, Order: Anaspidea, Family: Tethyidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Sea hare (n): The common name for any member of the family Tethyidae.
- Aplysiidae (n): A synonym for Tethyidae, often used in older taxonomic literature.
- Anaspidea (n): The order to which the family Tethyidae belongs.
Synonyms
- Sea hares
- Aplysiidae (scientific synonym)
Noun
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sea hares
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