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apolemia

apolemia

1 9.9
A very long sea animal made of many small animals joined together that trails long tentacles
  • noun
  • /ˌæpəˈliːmiə/
  • Specialized
: apolemia
  • Researchers photographed a rare apolemia specimen during their deep-sea expedition off the coast of Australia.

Examples

  • The apolemia is considered one of the longest animals in the world, rivalling even the blue whale.

  • Marine biologists were amazed by the sight of a massive apolemia trailing its translucent tentacles in the deep sea.

  • The apolemia is a fascinating creature of the ocean.

  • Did you know that apolemiae can grow up to 50 feet long?

  • The researchers observed an apolemia that stretched more than 30 feet as it floated gracefully in the ocean.

  • An apolemia can consist of many individual polyps working together as a colony, showcasing the wonders of marine life.

  • During the expedition, the team cataloged an apolemia known for its bioluminescent features, captivating everyone on the boat.

Surface Forms

apolemia singular
apolemias plural

Etymology

Apolemia: A helpful way to remember apolemia is to think of the Greek prefix apo- meaning 'away' and picture something reaching far away across the sea. That's why apolemia is the name given to a very long siphonophore, a group of small sea animals joined together that can trail long, thin tentacles.