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family Pleurobrachiidae

family Pleurobrachiidae

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A group of small sea animals with round clear bodies that move using rows of tiny hairs
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Pleurobrachiidae
  • The family Pleurobrachiidae includes several species of sea gooseberries found in marine environments worldwide.

Examples

  • Members of the family Pleurobrachiidae are notable for their transparent, globular bodies and ciliary rows.

  • Many species within the family Pleurobrachiidae are bioluminescent.

  • Scientists are studying the unique locomotion of the family Pleurobrachiidae to better understand ctenophore movement.

  • The family Pleurobrachiidae includes fascinating marine creatures.

  • The family Pleurobrachiidae includes several species of sea gooseberries found in marine environments worldwide.

  • Members of the family Pleurobrachiidae are notable for their transparent, globular bodies and ciliary rows.

  • Scientists are studying the unique locomotion of the family Pleurobrachiidae to better understand ctenophore movement.

Synonyms

Pleurobrachiidae
vsfamily Pleurobrachiidae
  • Specialized
9.9

Small sea animals with clear round bodies and rows of tiny hairs that help them swim

is the broader name used without those body details

Surface Forms

family Pleurobrachiidae singular
families Pleurobrachiidae plural

Morphology

family + Pleurobrachiidae

The construction 'family + Pleurobrachiidae' follows a transparent pattern indicating a scientific grouping, so a learner who knows 'family' will infer this is the name of a taxonomic family. However, the specific biological referent (sea gooseberries / ctenophores) cannot be derived from the proper name itself and the zoological suffix '-idae' or the taxon identity is unlikely to be known at B1, so full meaning requires prior exposure or domain knowledge.

Etymology

Family Pleurobrachiidae may come from Greek words pleuro- (meaning 'side') and brachia (meaning 'arms'). These sea gooseberries have arm-like tentacles or comb rows on their sides, so the name gives a simple picture to help you remember this group.