ctenophora
Definition
- 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
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comb jellies; sea acorns; a small phylum formerly considered a class of Coelenterata
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