Terebella (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of Terebellidae; tube-forming marine polychete worms with many filamentous tentacles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Members of the genus Terebella have been studied for their unique tube-forming abilities in marine environments.
- One particular Terebella specimen stood out in the research due to its extraordinary number of filamentous tentacles.
- Families related to the terebella share similar characteristics such as multiple paired appendages for respiration and sensory purposes.
- In their natural habitat terebella species tend to conceal themselves in mud burrows or shell-lined tubes.
- Recent surveys confirmed diverse compositions of intertidal zones occupied by the terebella and their fellow marine polychete worms.