ctene
- noun
- /ˈtiːni/
- Specialized
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ctene
- The shimmering rows of ctenes propel the comb jelly gracefully through the water.
Examples
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The ctene helps the organism swim gracefully.
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When illuminated, the movement of the ctenes created a rainbow effect in the tank.
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Scientists studied how each ctene contributed to the animal's swimming efficiency.
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The shimmering rows of ctenes propel the comb jelly gracefully through the water.
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Some marine invertebrates have a ctene for movement.
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Scientists studied how each ctene contributed to the animal's swimming efficiency.
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When illuminated, the movement of the ctenes created a rainbow effect in the tank.
Synonyms
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A row of moving hair-like plates that help some sea animals swim
A row of tiny hairs joined together that some sea animals use to move
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ctene comes from the old Greek root cten- meaning 'comb'. Think of the shiny rows of tiny hairs that work like a comb to push water, so a ctene is a comb-like organ that helps the animal swim.