Comb-plate (Noun)
Meaning
A locomotor organ consisting of a row of strong cilia whose bases are fused.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cell's comb-plate surrounded its entire apical surface, composed of dozens of cilia that worked in tandem to create a powerful current.
- The researchers studied the comb-plate arrangement of the protozoan's cilia, noting the unique way they were fused at the base.
- The comb-plate of the invertebrate's larva propelled it through the water with incredible speed and agility.
- Scientists have long been fascinated by the comb-plate of certain single-celled organisms, which allows them to move through their environment with ease.
- The comb-plate of the ctenophore's cilia was so dense that it created a shimmering effect in the light, giving the appearance of a thousand tiny mirrors.