Order Platyctenea (Noun)
Meaning
An order of Tentaculata.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Platyctenea is a group of marine animals within the subphylum Cnidaria, characterized by a distinctive body structure and stinging cells called cnidoblasts.
- The Platyctenea order of Tentaculata is composed of various species of jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones that share similar morphological features.
- Scientists studying the Platyctenea order have been able to identify key characteristics that distinguish it from other orders within the phylum Cnidaria.
- Researchers have developed a new classification system for the Platyctenea order, which includes several suborders and families of jellyfish and other related species.
- Fossil records of the Platyctenea order date back to the Early Ordovician period, providing valuable insights into the evolutionary history of these marine animals.