Entoprocta
- noun
- /ˌɛntəˈprɒktə/
- Specialized
- Scientists discovered a new species of Entoprocta living on the underside of rocks.
Examples
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Unlike Bryozoa, Entoprocta have their anus inside the tentacular crown.
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Did you know that Entoprocta can be found in both marine and freshwater habitats?
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The Entoprocta are often studied to understand evolutionary relationships among aquatic invertebrates.
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The Entoprocta are fascinating creatures that inhabit freshwater environments.
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Scientists discovered a new species of Entoprocta living on the underside of rocks.
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The Entoprocta are often studied to understand evolutionary relationships among aquatic invertebrates.
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Did you know that Entoprocta can be found in both marine and freshwater habitats?
Synonyms
Small sea animals with a crown of tentacles and their rear end inside it
Surface Forms
Etymology
Entoprocta comes from Greek parts ento- meaning 'inside' and -procta meaning 'anus'. So an Entoprocta is named because its anus sits 'inside' the animal's crown of tentacles.
