Lobata
- noun
- Specialized
- Pueraria lobata
Examples
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Another special-purpose legume that has drawn interest is kudzu, Pueraria montana var. lobata.
Academic text (1996) -
The ctenophore order Lobata is characterized by tentacles that are only present during their immature stage.
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In the ocean, species belonging to the order Lobata display a vertically compressed body and two large lobes near the mouth.
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Scientists often study Lobata to learn more about the unique features of comb jellies.
Synonyms
A group of jelly-like sea animals with two large mouth lobes and tentacles only when young
Compounds
- Specialized
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A fast growing vine from eastern Asia called kudzu that spreads and covers other plants
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A tall California oak called the valley oak with thick leaves and pointed acorns
- Specialized
A group of jelly-like sea animals with two large mouth lobes and tentacles only when young
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lobata comes from the Latin root lobus, which means 'lobe' and is the same idea as the English word lobe. That's why Lobata is used for this group of comb jellies: the adults have large lobes near the mouth that they use to catch food.