pleurobrachia (Meaning)
Wordnet
pleurobrachia (n)
sea gooseberries
Webster
pleurobrachia (n.)
A genus of ctenophores having an ovate body and two long plumose tentacles.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pleurobrachia
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pleurobrachia Sentence Examples
- The pleurobrachia jellyfish drifts aimlessly through the ocean currents.
- Pleurobrachia possess a unique locomotor system that allows them to swim gracefully.
- The translucent pleurobrachia jellyfish are commonly found in coastal waters.
- Pleurobrachia tentacles are equipped with nematocysts, which inject a stinging substance into prey.
- The pleurobrachia jellyfish's delicate body is composed of 95% water.
- Pleurobrachia are filter feeders, using their tentacles to capture microscopic plankton.
- The abundance of pleurobrachia in a marine ecosystem can serve as an indicator of water quality.
- Pleurobrachia exhibit bioluminescence, emitting light when stimulated.
- The glowing pleurobrachia can sometimes be seen illuminating the night ocean.
- Pleurobrachia form large aggregations that can resemble shimmering clouds underwater.
FAQs About the word pleurobrachia
sea gooseberriesA genus of ctenophores having an ovate body and two long plumose tentacles.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The pleurobrachia jellyfish drifts aimlessly through the ocean currents.
Pleurobrachia possess a unique locomotor system that allows them to swim gracefully.
The translucent pleurobrachia jellyfish are commonly found in coastal waters.
Pleurobrachia tentacles are equipped with nematocysts, which inject a stinging substance into prey.
