Solenogaster (Noun)
Meaning
Deep-water wormlike mollusks lacking calcareous plates on the body but having fine slimy spicules on the covering mantle.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Deep-water exploration revealed a new species of solenogaster, characterized by its fragile and translucent body, lacking any visible protective covering.
- Solenogasters, also known as sea hares, have fine slimy spicules on their mantle, which help to deter predators in the harsh ocean environment.
- In the deep waters of the Pacific, researchers discovered a rare species of solenogaster that used its unique mantle to filter-feed on tiny crustaceans.
- Solenogasters, being mollusks, do not possess the characteristic shells found on most of their cousins, instead, they rely on the protective slime produced by their bodies.
- During a submersible dive, a team of scientists spotted a large group of solenogasters gathered around a hydrothermal vent, their bodies glowing softly in the dark water.