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ctenophore

ctenophore

9.9
A sea animal like a jellyfish that swims using rows of tiny hairs
  • noun
  • /ˈtɛnəˌfɔr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ctenóforo
  • Have you ever seen a ctenophore in the ocean?

Examples

  • Researchers observed a new species of ctenophore during their deep-sea expedition.

  • The ctenophore drifted gracefully through the illuminated waters, its cilia shimmering in the sunlight.

  • Unlike true jellyfish, a ctenophore moves by beating rows of tiny cilia.

  • The ctenophore glided gracefully through the water.

  • The ctenophore is a fascinating marine animal that uses its eight rows of cilia for swimming.

  • Researchers discovered a new species of ctenophore that glows in the dark.

  • In the ocean, a ctenophore can be mistaken for a jellyfish due to its similar appearance.

Synonyms

comb jelly
vsctenophore
  • Specialized
8.8

A small transparent sea animal like a jellyfish that moves by beating eight rows of tiny hairs

is the scientific term emphasizing biradial symmetry and taxonomic group

Surface Forms

ctenophore singular
ctenophores plural

Etymology

Ctenophore comes from Greek parts cteno- meaning 'comb' and -phore meaning 'bearer'. These sea animals have rows of tiny comb-like hairs they use to move, so the name helps you remember them as 'comb-bearers'.