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Chaetognatha

Chaetognatha

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A small transparent worm that lives in the sea and eats tiny plants and animals
  • noun
  • /ˌkiːtəˈnæθə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : flecha
  • Because of their transparency, Chaetognatha are difficult to spot without careful observation.

Examples

  • Chaetognatha are important predators in planktonic ecosystems, feeding on smaller zooplankton.

  • Marine biologists discovered a new species within Chaetognatha in the Pacific Ocean.

  • The Chaetognatha are fascinating creatures of the ocean.

  • Many scientists study Chaetognathas to understand marine ecosystems.

  • The Chaetognatha, also known as arrowworms, play an important role in the marine food web.

  • Researchers found several species of Chaetognatha in the deep ocean, highlighting their diversity.

  • The transparent body of the Chaetognatha allows it to blend into the water, making it harder for predators to see.

Synonyms

phylum Chaetognatha
vsChaetognatha
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small transparent worms called arrowworms that eat tiny sea animals in oceans worldwide

has identical meaning but is the single scientific name form
arrowworm
vsChaetognatha
  • Specialized
9.9

A small transparent sea worm with fins and curved spines near its mouth

refers to the whole taxonomic group rather than a single animal

Compounds

phylum Chaetognatha
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small transparent worms called arrowworms that eat tiny sea animals in oceans worldwide

Surface Forms

Chaetognatha singular
Chaetognathas plural

Etymology

Chaetognatha comes from the Greek parts chaeto- ('bristle' or 'hair') and -gnatha ('jaw'). These tiny, transparent 'arrowworms' have bristle-like jaws they use to catch food, so the name gives a clear picture of what they are.