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comb jelly

/ˈkəʊm ˌdʒeli/

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/ˈkəʊm ˌdʒeli/C1formalscientific
  • ruМорское животное, относящееся к типу гребневиков, характеризующееся прозрачным студенистым телом и рядами ресничек, преломляющих свет и создающих радужный эффект. Они не являются настоящими медузами.

A marine animal belonging to the phylum Ctenophora, characterized by transparent, gelatinous bodies and rows of cilia that refract light, giving a rainbow effect. They are not true jellyfish.

  1. Marine animalC1formal

    A type of marine invertebrate belonging to the phylum Ctenophora, characterized by rows of cilia (combs) used for swimming.

    ruГребневик

    • Comb jellies are often mistaken for jellyfish but belong to a different phylum.
    • The bioluminescence of a comb jelly creates a beautiful light show in the ocean.
    • Scientists study comb jellies to understand early animal evolution.