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Cestida

Cestida

9.9
A small group of sea animals with ribbon-shaped bodies and short tentacles
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Cestida
  • The Cestida are known for their delicate, ribbon-shaped bodies gliding gracefully through the water.

Examples

  • Unlike other ctenophores, the members of the Cestida have considerably shorter tentacles.

  • Scientists observed a Cestida specimen displaying bioluminescence under laboratory conditions.

  • Wow! Look at that Cestida swimming gracefully!

  • The Cestida are fascinating marine creatures.

  • The Cestida are fascinating marine invertebrates that are often studied for their unique body structure.

  • During the expedition, researchers encountered a Cestida known for its impressive bioluminescent display.

  • Experts classify the Cestida within the order of ctenophores due to their distinct flat, ribbon-like appearance.

Synonyms

order Cestida
vsCestida
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea animals called comb jellies with ribbon-like bodies and short tentacles

is the same group but described as a small order with ribbon-like bodies
family Cestidae
vsCestida
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea animals with long flat bodies like ribbon-shaped comb jellies found in warm seas

is the order level name rather than the family level name
Cestidae
vsCestida
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of sea animals called comb jellies with long flat bodies that glide in water

is the order designation for the same animals rather than the family label

Compounds

order Cestida
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea animals called comb jellies with ribbon-like bodies and short tentacles

Surface Forms

Cestida singular
Cestidas plural

Etymology

Cestida comes from an old root cest- meaning 'ribbon' or 'tape' and the group ending -ida. So the name helps you remember these small sea animals have ribbon-like bodies that glide through the water.