Definition

Noun: * A taxonomic genus of marine invertebrates: "Genus Pleurobrachia" is the scientific name for a genus of small, transparent, gelatinous animals belonging to the phylum Ctenophora, commonly known as comb jellies. The most well-known species within this genus is Pleurobrachia pileus, often called the sea gooseberry.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist studied the bioluminescence in genus Pleurobrachia.
  • Under the microscope, the ciliary combs of a member of genus Pleurobrachia were clearly visible.
  • Genus Pleurobrachia is characterized by its spherical body and two long, retractable tentacles.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification: The name is used in a binomial (two-part) naming system to identify a specific group of organisms. For example, is a species within this genus.
• In ecological studies: The term is used when discussing the role of these comb jellies as planktonic predators in marine food webs.

Variants and Related Words

• Pleurobrachia (n): Often used alone as a shorthand for the genus name in scientific contexts.
• Ctenophore (n): The common name for any member of the phylum Ctenophora, which includes genus .
• Comb jelly (n): The general common name for ctenophores, describing the rows of ciliary plates ("combs") they use for locomotion.

Synonyms

• Sea gooseberry (n): A common name specifically for , the type species of this genus.
• Comb jelly (n): A broader common name for the entire group.

Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, precise scientific meaning. It refers exclusively to a specific taxonomic rank (genus) within the biological classification system. It is not used in everyday language and is primarily found in academic, marine biology, and zoological contexts.

Noun

1. sea gooseberries