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Sagitta

Sagitta

9.9
A group of small sea animals called arrowworms
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Sagitta
  • The species in the genus Sagitta are among the largest of all arrowworms.

Examples

  • Recent research described a new specimen belonging to the genus Sagitta from the Pacific Ocean.

  • Many plankton samples contain multiple representatives of the genus Sagitta.

  • The Sagitta is known for its streamlined body.

  • Many researchers study Sagitta to understand marine ecosystems.

  • Researchers often find species of the genus Sagitta in oceanic plankton samples.

  • The genus Sagitta consists of arrowworms that play a crucial role in marine food webs.

  • In tropical waters, various members of the genus Sagitta can be observed swimming efficiently.

Compounds

Emilia sagitta
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical Asian plant that lives for one year and has small red flowers that look like tassels

Surface Forms

Sagitta singular
Sagittas plural

Etymology

Sagitta comes from the Latin word sagitta meaning 'arrow', and scientists gave this name to a genus of marine animals because their long, pointed bodies look like tiny arrows. This is why these animals are often called 'arrowworms' and the name fits their shape.