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ctenophora

/tɪˈnɒf.ər.ə/

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noun

/tɪˈnɒf.ər.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название типа морских беспозвоночных, известных как гребневики, характеризующихся студенистыми телами и рядами ресничек, используемых для передвижения.

A scientific noun referring to a phylum of marine invertebrates known as comb jellies, characterized by gelatinous bodies and rows of cilia used for locomotion.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Comb jelliesC2formalscientific

    A small phylum of marine invertebrates, formerly considered a class of Coelenterata, characterized by eight rows of ciliated comb plates used for locomotion.

    ruГребневики

    • Ctenophora are commonly known as comb jellies due to their comb-like rows of cilia.
    • Unlike jellyfish, Ctenophora do not have stinging cells.
    • The phylum Ctenophora includes species like sea acorns and various comb jellies.
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  • ctenophorae plural form
  • ctenophoras plural form
  • ctenophorae' possessive plural form
  • ctenophoras' possessive plural form
  • ctenophora's possessive singular form