Comb Jelly (Noun)
Meaning
Biradially symmetrical hermaphroditic solitary marine animals resembling jellyfishes having for locomotion eight rows of cilia arranged like teeth in a comb.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The comb jelly is a type of marine animal that is characterized by its unique body structure and method of movement.
- Comb jellies are found in oceans around the world and are known for their ability to bioluminesce, or produce light.
- The comb jelly's cilia are arranged in eight rows, resembling the teeth of a comb, which it uses to propel itself through the water.
- Scientists have been studying the comb jelly to learn more about its behavior and how it interacts with its environment.
- Comb jellies are often mistaken for jellyfish, but they are actually a distinct group of animals with their own unique characteristics.