Aboral (Adjective)
Meaning
Opposite to or away from the mouth; "the aboral surface of a starfish".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The underside of the sea cucumber posed no threat as it was mostly the aboral surface that was exposed.
- Scientists carefully examined the aboral surface of the jellyfish specimen for signs of unusual characteristics.
- Marine biologists took particular interest in the unique texture found on the aboral surface of the starfish.
- An examination of the aboral side of the coral polyps revealed minuscule yet significant details about its structure.
- In comparison to its brightly colored oral surface, the aboral surface of the sea anemone was relatively dull.