gastrotricha Synonyms
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gastrotricha Meaning
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gastrotricha (n. pl.)
A group of small wormlike animals, having cilia on the ventral side. The group is regarded as an ancestral or synthetic one, related to rotifers and annelids.
gastrotricha Sentence Examples
- Gastrotricha, also known as hairy bellies, are microscopic animals belonging to the phylum Gastrotricha.
- Gastrotricha have a tube-shaped body covered with fine cilia that help in locomotion.
- The mouth of a Gastrotricha is located at the anterior end of its body and is surrounded by a ring of cilia.
- Gastrotricha feed primarily on microorganisms, algae, and detritus.
- Some species of Gastrotricha are known to be predators of other microscopic animals.
- Gastrotricha have a simple digestive system with a mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestine.
- The nervous system of Gastrotricha consists of a brain and nerve cords.
- Gastrotricha have separate sexes and reproduce sexually through the production of eggs and sperm.
- Some species of Gastrotricha are parthenogenetic, meaning they can reproduce without the need for fertilization.
- Gastrotricha are found in a variety of aquatic habitats, including freshwater, brackish water, and marine environments.
FAQs About the word gastrotricha
A group of small wormlike animals, having cilia on the ventral side. The group is regarded as an ancestral or synthetic one, related to rotifers and annelids.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Gastrotricha, also known as hairy bellies, are microscopic animals belonging to the phylum Gastrotricha.
Gastrotricha have a tube-shaped body covered with fine cilia that help in locomotion.
The mouth of a Gastrotricha is located at the anterior end of its body and is surrounded by a ring of cilia.
Gastrotricha feed primarily on microorganisms, algae, and detritus.
