Order Lobata (Noun)
Meaning
Ctenophore having tentacles only in the immature stage; body compressed vertically having two large oral lobes and four pointed processes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Ctenophores belonging to the order Lobata are characterized by having tentacles only in the immature stage and a compressed body with distinct oral lobes.
- Order Lobata ctenophores display a unique vertical body compression, which is likely an adaptation for efficient movement through the water.
- One notable feature of ctenophores in the order Lobata is the presence of four pointed processes that are typically longer than the oral lobes.
- Lobata is a monophyletic order of ctenophores distinct from the other main order, Tentaculata, which comprises species with both adult and juvenile tentacles.
- Ctenophores in the order Lobata exhibit two large oral lobes that greatly expand the sensory surface area and may also facilitate capture of prey.