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Tentaculata

Tentaculata

9.9
A group of sea animals like comb jellies that have tentacles they can pull into their bodies
  • noun
  • /tɛnˈtækjʊˌleɪtə/
  • Specialized
: tentáculos
  • The class Tentaculata is distinguished by its retractile tentacles.

Examples

  • The class Tentaculata includes ctenophores that capture prey with their retractile tentacles.

  • Scientists observed the unique feeding behavior of Tentaculata in the open ocean.

  • Many species within Tentaculata play important roles in marine ecosystems.

  • The Tentaculata are fascinating creatures of the ocean.

  • Many Tentaculata have beautiful, colorful tentacles.

  • Researchers study how Tentaculata use their tentacles to defend themselves in their natural habitats.

  • Aquariums often display Tentaculata to educate visitors about their retractile tentacles and unique adaptations.

Surface Forms

Tentaculata singular
Tentaculatas plural

Etymology

Tentaculata comes from the Latin word tentaculum meaning 'a feeler' and the ending -ata meaning 'having'. It shares the root with the English word tentacle, so Tentaculata means 'animals having tentacles', which explains why they have tentacles that can pull back.