Ctenophore
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtiː.nəˌfɔː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ctenophore is a noun meaning Any of various marine animals of the phylum Ctenophora, having lucent, mucilaginous bodies bearing eight rows of comblike cilia used for swimming.
Meaning
Any of various marine animals of the phylum Ctenophora, having lucent, mucilaginous bodies bearing eight rows of comblike cilia used for swimming.
Example Sentences
Ctenophores are abundant in the oceans, but long-neglected by scientists.
Word Forms
- ctenophores
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ctenoplanid, jellyfish, ctenopod, ctenoidean, ctenocheyid, ctenoid.
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