Cydippida
- noun
- Specialized
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Cydippida
- The Cydippida are easily recognized by their two slender, retractile tentacles.
Examples
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Unlike other ctenophores, Cydippida use their tentacles to capture prey.
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Researchers study the Cydippida to understand their unique biology.
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Scientists observed several species of Cydippida during their deep-sea expedition.
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The Cydippida are fascinating creatures of the ocean.
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Scientists observed several species of Cydippida during their deep-sea expedition.
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The Cydippida are easily recognized by their two slender, retractile tentacles.
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Researchers study the Cydippida to understand their unique biology.
Synonyms
A group of comb jellies with two long feather-like tentacles
A group of sea animals called comb jellies that have two long feather-like tentacles
A group of comb jellies with two long feather-like tentacles
A group of comb jellies with round clear bodies and two long, branched tentacles used to catch food
A small sea animal like a jellyfish with two long, feathery tentacles
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cydippida comes from the group name Cydippus, which itself comes from an old Greek name. A helpful way to remember it is to picture their two long, branching tentacles like 'two ribbons' that reach out to catch food, which is exactly what makes this group special.
