Sea Gooseberry (Noun)
Meaning
Ctenophore having a rounded body with longitudinal rows of cilia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sea gooseberry, a type of ctenophore, uses its cilia to propel itself through the water.
- In the ocean, a sea gooseberry can be seen swimming slowly, its rows of cilia beating in unison.
- Marine biologists study the sea gooseberry to learn more about its bioluminescent properties.
- Sea gooseberries are found in oceans around the world, often in areas with low light levels.
- The transparent body of a sea gooseberry makes it difficult to spot in the wild.