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
- 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.
- Tethyodea are often found in shallow waters on sandy or muddy bottoms.
- Tethyodea shells are commonly used as building materials in coastal communities.
- Tethyodea have a relatively long lifespan, with some species living for over 50 years.
- Tethyodea are important members of the marine ecosystem, providing food and shelter for other organisms.
- Tethyodea are threatened by habitat loss, pollution, and climate change.
- 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.
