achlamydate (Meaning)
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achlamydate (a.)
Not possessing a mantle; -- said of certain gastropods.
Synonyms & Antonyms of achlamydate
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achlamydate Sentence Examples
- The achlamydate mollusk lacked the protective mantle typical of many other gastropod species.
- Zoologists were fascinated by the evolutionary adaptations that led to achlamydate characteristics in certain snails.
- The achlamydate nudibranch's exposed body lacked the usual covering found in its close relatives.
- In the absence of a mantle, achlamydate mollusks often developed alternative strategies for protection and camouflage.
- Researchers conducted studies to understand the ecological implications of being achlamydate in various marine environments.
- The achlamydate nature of the species raised questions about its vulnerability to predation and environmental stressors.
- Aquarists were intrigued by the unique behaviors displayed by achlamydate cephalopods in captivity.
- The achlamydate condition in certain bivalves highlighted the diversity of adaptations within the mollusk phylum.
- The achlamydate anatomy of the sea slug distinguished it from other gastropods in the same habitat.
- Comparative anatomy studies aimed to uncover the genetic basis for the achlamydate trait in specific groups of marine invertebrates.
FAQs About the word achlamydate
Not possessing a mantle; -- said of certain gastropods.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The achlamydate mollusk lacked the protective mantle typical of many other gastropod species.
Zoologists were fascinated by the evolutionary adaptations that led to achlamydate characteristics in certain snails.
The achlamydate nudibranch's exposed body lacked the usual covering found in its close relatives.
In the absence of a mantle, achlamydate mollusks often developed alternative strategies for protection and camouflage.
