Ctene (Noun)
Meaning
A locomotor organ consisting of a row of strong cilia whose bases are fused.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Ctenes are characteristic of ctenophores, where they are used for swimming and other forms of movement.
- The arrangement of ctenes in ctenophores allows them to create powerful strokes through the water.
- Ctenes beat in a coordinated fashion to produce the motion needed for locomotion in ctenophores.
- In some species, ctenes may also play a role in capturing prey or sensing the environment.
- Ctenes are often referred to as combs due to their resemblance to a hair comb when viewed under a microscope.