lophophore Synonyms
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lophophore Meaning
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lophophore (n.)
A disk which surrounds the mouth and bears the tentacles of the Bryozoa. See Phylactolemata.
lophophore Sentence Examples
- The marine animal's lophophore, a delicate feeding apparatus, extended into the water.
- Lophophores are a defining characteristic of the phylum Lophotrochozoa, which includes creatures like brachiopods and mollusks.
- The lophophore of the horseshoe crab is covered in cilia, aiding in filter feeding.
- A lophophore's intricate structure allows it to efficiently capture and transport food particles.
- The lophophore of the common sea butterfly (Clione limacina) helps it feed on tiny marine organisms.
- In some species, the lophophore has evolved into a bioluminescent organ, attracting prey.
- The lophophore of the giant deep-sea tube worm is remarkably long, exceeding the length of its body.
- Lophophores offer a glimpse into the diverse adaptations and feeding strategies of marine creatures.
- The development of the lophophore is a subject of ongoing research, providing insights into evolutionary patterns.
- The unique properties of the lophophore have inspired engineers to design novel biomimetic devices.
FAQs About the word lophophore
A disk which surrounds the mouth and bears the tentacles of the Bryozoa. See Phylactolemata.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The marine animal's lophophore, a delicate feeding apparatus, extended into the water.
Lophophores are a defining characteristic of the phylum Lophotrochozoa, which includes creatures like brachiopods and mollusks.
The lophophore of the horseshoe crab is covered in cilia, aiding in filter feeding.
A lophophore's intricate structure allows it to efficiently capture and transport food particles.
