Order Siphonophora (Noun)
Meaning
Marine colonial hydrozoans.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Siphonophorae is a clade of marine colonial hydrozoans that includes species such as the Physalia physalis, commonly known as the Portuguese man-of-war.
- Siphonophores in the order Siphonophorae are characterized by their long, chain-like bodies that are made up of many individual zooids.
- The order Siphonophorae is thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with other hydrozoans, and is considered to be a distinct group within the phylum Cnidaria.
- Some species in the order Siphonophorae are bioluminescent, while others have developed complex systems for capturing prey or defending against predators.
- The order Siphonophorae includes species that range in size from a few centimeters to over 10 meters in length, making them some of the largest and most impressive colonial organisms in the marine world.