Cestida (Noun)
Meaning
Ctenophore having short tentacles; one family.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Cestida is an order of ctenophores characterized by having short tentacles and comprising only one family, Cestidae.
- Their size range can be observed in species classified under Cestida, such as small to large ctenophores.
- Research suggests that Cestida ctenophores are gelatinous, ocean-dwelling animals often bioluminescent in nature.
- Studies on Cestida species focus primarily on understanding the intricate movements of their unique bodies and feeding habits.
- Ctenophores classified under Cestida order are unique creatures of the ocean and play an important role in marine habitats.