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platyctenea

/ˌplætɪkˈtiːniə/

Traduction: Nom désignant un ordre d'animaux marins de la classe des cténophores, caractérisés par un corps aplati.

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/ˌplætɪkˈtiːniə/C2formalscientific
  • frNom désignant un ordre d'animaux marins de la classe des cténophores, caractérisés par un corps aplati.

A noun referring to an order of marine animals within the class Tentaculata, characterized by their flattened body form.

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  1. An order of comb jelliesC2formalscientific

    A taxonomic order within the class Tentaculata, comprising benthic (bottom-dwelling) comb jellies that are often flattened and resemble flatworms.

    frPlatycténides

    • Platyctenea are unique among ctenophores for their creeping lifestyle.
    • The order Platyctenea includes species that are often camouflaged on the sea floor.
    • Researchers discovered a new species of Platyctenea in the deep ocean.