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cydippida

/saɪˈdɪp.ɪ.də/

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noun

/saɪˈdɪp.ɪ.də/formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее отряд гребневиков, характеризующийся наличием двух длинных перистых щупалец.

A noun referring to an order of ctenophores characterized by having two long pinnate tentacles.

proper noun

  1. Order of ctenophoresC2formalscientific

    An order of comb jellies (ctenophores) characterized by having two long, feathery tentacles used for capturing prey.

    ruОтряд гребневиков

    • Cydippida are among the most common and widely distributed ctenophores.
    • The two long tentacles of a Cydippida are covered in sticky cells called colloblasts.
    • Many species within the order Cydippida are bioluminescent.

    Synonymscydippeacydippidea