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Endoprocta

Endoprocta

9.9
Small sea animals with a crown of tentacles and their rear end inside it
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Endoprocta
  • The Endoprocta are notable for their crown of tentacles used in feeding.

Examples

  • Unlike Bryozoa, Endoprocta have their anus located within the ring of tentacles.

  • Researchers found new species of Endoprocta along the rocky coastline.

  • The Endoprocta are fascinating creatures found in marine environments.

  • Did you know that Endoprocta can be found in both shallow and deep waters?

  • Researchers found new species of Endoprocta along the rocky coastline.

  • The Endoprocta are notable for their crown of tentacles used in feeding.

  • The Endoprocta are fascinating creatures found in marine environments.

Synonyms

Entoprocta
vsEndoprocta
  • Specialized
9.9

Small animals that live in water and have a crown of tentacles

lacks a crown of tentacles

Surface Forms

Endoprocta singular
Endoprocta plural

Etymology

Endoprocta comes from Greek parts endo- 'inside' and -procta 'anus', and the same root is in proctology. So the name helps you remember a key fact: these small animals have their anus inside the ring of tentacles they use to feed.