taenioglossa (Meaning)
taenioglossa (n. pl.)
An extensive division of gastropod mollusks in which the odontophore is long and narrow, and usually bears seven rows of teeth. It includes a large number of families both marine and fresh-water.
Synonyms & Antonyms of taenioglossa
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taenioglossa Sentence Examples
- Taenioglossa, a superorder of gastropods, contains over 5,000 species.
- Taenioglossa members have predominantly marine habitats, with a few freshwater exceptions.
- The radula of taenioglossa is typically broad and elongated, suited for grazing on algae and other microorganisms.
- Taenioglossa species possess a distinctive "taenioid" jaw, characterized by a series of transverse ridges.
- The shells of taenioglossa are generally spiral in form, with variations in size, shape, and ornamentation.
- Some taenioglossa species, such as limpets and periwinkles, have shells adapted for sedentary or clinging lifestyles.
- The diversity of taenioglossa extends from minute interstitial forms to large, carnivorous marine snails.
- Taenioglossa play an essential role in marine ecosystems, serving as a food source and nutrient recyclers.
- The study of taenioglossa biodiversity and evolution is a field known as taenioglossology.
- Molecular and anatomical evidence suggests that taenioglossa originated and diversified during the Mesozoic era.
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An extensive division of gastropod mollusks in which the odontophore is long and narrow, and usually bears seven rows of teeth. It includes a large number of fa
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Taenioglossa, a superorder of gastropods, contains over 5,000 species.
Taenioglossa members have predominantly marine habitats, with a few freshwater exceptions.
The radula of taenioglossa is typically broad and elongated, suited for grazing on algae and other microorganisms.
Taenioglossa species possess a distinctive "taenioid" jaw, characterized by a series of transverse ridges.
