Cydippida (Noun)
Meaning
Ctenophores having two long pinnate tentacles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Cydippida is a class of ctenophores characterized by the presence of two long pinnate tentacles used for capturing prey and sensing the environment.
- Beroids are not to be confused with the cydippida, the class that includes the well-known sea walnut and its relatives.
- The cydippida's stunning array of tentacles have evolved as a result of its specific needs within its ecosystem.
- Scientists recently discovered a deep-sea member of the cydippida class, with pinnate tentacles that stretched far beyond its body.
- Studying cydippida's unusual feeding patterns could provide valuable information about the role of these organisms in the ocean food web.