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Terebella

Terebella

9.9
A marine worm that lives in a tube and feeds with many thin tentacles
  • noun
  • /ˌtɛrəˈbɛlə/
  • Specialized
: Terebella
  • The colorful tentacles of Terebella can sometimes be seen waving from its tube on the ocean floor.

Examples

  • Terebella species are often found living in tubes they construct from sand and mucus.

  • Many marine biologists study Terebella because of its unique tentacles and burrowing habits.

  • The Terebella is known for its beautiful tube-like structures.

  • Many scientists study Terebellas to understand marine ecosystems.

  • Terebella species are often found living in tubes they construct from sand and mucus.

  • The colorful tentacles of Terebella can sometimes be seen waving from its tube on the ocean floor.

  • Many marine biologists study Terebella because of its unique tentacles and burrowing habits.

Synonyms

genus Terebella
vsTerebella
  • Specialized
9.9

A type of sea worm that lives in tubes and has many long thin tentacles

has identical meaning but omits the explicit word genus

Compounds

genus Terebella
  • Specialized
9.9

A type of sea worm that lives in tubes and has many long thin tentacles

Surface Forms

Terebella singular
Terebellas plural

Etymology

Terebella comes from the Latin terebra meaning 'borer' and the small ending -ella, so it literally means 'little borer'. That's a helpful memory because these tube worms bore into sand and live in small tubes on the sea floor.