tethyodea (Meaning)

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tethyodea (n. pl.)

A division of Tunicata including the common attached ascidians, both simple and compound. Called also Tethioidea.

Synonyms & Antonyms of tethyodea

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tethyodea Sentence Examples

  1. Tethyodea is a genus of marine bivalve mollusks belonging to the family Glycymerididae.
  2. Tethyodea fossils have been found in rocks from the Triassic to the Pleistocene periods.
  3. Tethyodea species have a distinctive oval shell with a smooth surface and prominent radial ribs.
  4. Tethyodea are filter feeders, using their gills to strain food particles from the water.
  5. Tethyodea are often found in shallow waters on sandy or muddy bottoms.
  6. Tethyodea shells are commonly used as building materials in coastal communities.
  7. Tethyodea have a relatively long lifespan, with some species living for over 50 years.
  8. Tethyodea are important members of the marine ecosystem, providing food and shelter for other organisms.
  9. Tethyodea are threatened by habitat loss, pollution, and climate change.
  10. Conservation efforts are underway to protect and preserve Tethyodea populations.

FAQs About the word tethyodea

A division of Tunicata including the common attached ascidians, both simple and compound. Called also Tethioidea.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Tethyodea is a genus of marine bivalve mollusks belonging to the family Glycymerididae.

Tethyodea fossils have been found in rocks from the Triassic to the Pleistocene periods.

Tethyodea species have a distinctive oval shell with a smooth surface and prominent radial ribs.

Tethyodea are filter feeders, using their gills to strain food particles from the water.