Pogonophora (Noun)
Meaning
Beard worms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The deep-sea creature known as pogonophora, or beard worm, was discovered in the 1970s in the ocean's abyssal zones.
- Pogonophora have no mouth or digestive system, instead using bacteria that live inside their bodies to convert chemicals into energy.
- The unique body structure of pogonophora consists of a feathery plume and a tube-like body that is attached to a rock or reef.
- Scientists are fascinated by the pogonophora's ability to survive in extreme environments with low oxygen levels and near-freezing temperatures.
- The pogonophora's beard-like appendages are thought to be used for capturing oxygen and other nutrients from the surrounding water.