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Ctenophora

Ctenophora

1 9.9
A group of sea animals with eight rows of comb-like hairs used to move
  • noun
  • /ˌtɛnəˈfɔrə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Ctenóforos
  • Ctenophora are distinguished by their eight rows of ciliary plates, which they use for movement in marine environments.

Examples

  • There's porifera, coelenterata, hydrozoa, scyphozoa Anthozoa, ctenophora, bryozoas three

    Finding Nemo (2003)

  • The Ctenophora, commonly known as comb jellies, glide gracefully through the ocean water.

  • Scientists have discovered new species within the phylum Ctenophora that exhibit unique bioluminescent properties.

Synonyms

phylum Ctenophora
vsCtenophora
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of sea animals called comb jellies that have soft bodies and move with rows of tiny hairs

highlights eight specific rows of ciliary plates for locomotion

Compounds

phylum Ctenophora
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of sea animals called comb jellies that have soft bodies and move with rows of tiny hairs

Surface Forms

Ctenophora singular
Ctenophores plural

Morphology

Ctenophora = cteno + phora

A technical scientific name built from Greek combining forms not recognizable as standalone English words, so learners cannot derive the meaning from familiar components.

Etymology

Ctenophora comes from Greek parts cteno- meaning 'comb' and -phora meaning 'bearer'. So Ctenophora are literally 'comb-bearers', a useful image for the comb jellies with their eight rows of comb-like tiny hairs that help them swim.