Ctenophore (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
- Ctenophores are often mistaken for jellyfish due to their similar appearance, but they are actually quite distinct.
- The ctenophore's unique body structure allows it to move through the water with incredible agility and speed.
- Scientists have been studying the bioluminescent properties of certain ctenophores to better understand their behavior and habitat.
- Ctenophores are an important part of the marine food chain, serving as both predators and prey for other animals.
- The translucent body of the ctenophore glowed in the dark, its rows of cilia shimmering like a ghostly comb.