Cydippea (Noun)
Meaning
Ctenophores having two long pinnate tentacles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Cydippea, a genus of ctenophores, are characterized by their unique pair of long pinnate tentacles that aid in capturing prey.
- The cydippea's pinnate tentacles are lined with tiny, sticky cells called colloblasts that help to ensnare small crustaceans and plankton.
- One of the most distinctive features of cydippea is the pair of long, feathery tentacles that protrude from their body.
- Research has shown that cydippea use their pinnate tentacles to slowly wave back and forth, creating currents that draw in prey.
- Cydippea are found in deep-sea environments, where their long, pinnate tentacles can be used to capture small prey in the dimly lit waters.