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Chaetognath (Noun)

Meaning

Any worm of the Chaetognatha; transparent marine worm with horizontal lateral and caudal fins and a row of movable curved spines at each side of the mouth.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The chaetognath swam effortlessly through the depths of the ocean, its transparent body glowing in the faint sunlight.
  • Chaetognaths are voracious predators in the marine food chain, preying on small crustaceans and plankton.
  • Marine biologists discovered a new species of chaetognath while studying the ocean's twilight zone.
  • The chaetognath's unique row of curved spines helped it grasp and devour its struggling prey.
  • Observations of chaetognaths in their natural habitat revealed complex behaviors, including mating rituals and territorial displays.

Synonyms

  • Arrowworm

Hypernyms

  • Worm

Hyponyms

  • Sagitta
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