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Pennatula

Pennatula

9.9
A group of sea animals called sea pens that live together
  • noun
  • /ˈpɛnəˌtuːlə/
  • Specialized
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  • The marine biologists collected specimens of Pennatula during their deep-sea expedition.

Examples

  • Many species of Pennatula thrive in soft sediments.

  • The marine biologists collected specimens of Pennatula during their deep-sea expedition to study their habitat.

  • Certain species within the genus Pennatula glow faintly when disturbed by predators.

  • The distinctive structure of Pennatula makes it easily recognizable among sea pens.

  • The Pennatula is often found in deep sea environments.

  • Many species of Pennatula thrive in soft sediments on the ocean floor.

  • The distinctive structure of Pennatula makes it easily recognizable among sea pens in underwater ecosystems.

Surface Forms

Pennatula singular
Pennatulas plural

Etymology

Pennatula comes from the Latin penna 'feather' and the small ending -ula 'little', so it means 'little feather'. That fits these sea animals because they look like feathery plants, and the same root is in the English word 'pen', which once meant a feather used for writing.