Class Tentaculata (Noun)
Meaning
Ctenophores have retractile tentacles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Ctenophores are member of the class Tentaculata which are characterized by the presence of retractile tentacles and adhesive cells.
- The Class Tentaculata include the Pennatula species of ctenophores which dominate deep-sea environments because of their ability to capture prey using their retractile tentacles.
- The deep-sea species of class Tentaculata have well-developed oral-aboral axes and, more importantly, their tentacles facilitate predation in areas where prey may be scarce.
- Ctenophores belong in the class Tentaculata group that thrive on their remarkable ability to expand and shorten their retractile appendages at will.
- An important distinguishing feature between class Tentaculata ctenophores and other species are their retracable cilia-equipped tentacles helping them snare their prey in crowded waters.