tubicolous (Meaning)

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tubicolous (a.)

Inhabiting a tube; as, tubicolous worms.

Synonyms & Antonyms of tubicolous

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

tubicolous Sentence Examples

  1. Tubicolous worms construct protective tubes out of secreted mucus or mineral particles.
  2. The tubicolous amphipod Eurythenes gryllus inhabits a tube made of self-produced silk.
  3. Tubicolous polychaetes rely on their protective tubes for defense against predators and environmental stresses.
  4. The tubicolous sabellid polychaete Phragmatopoma lapidosa builds its tube out of encrusted sand grains.
  5. Tubicolous animals often exhibit site-specific tube building, selecting habitats with suitable substrates and flow patterns.
  6. The tube of a tubicolous species serves as a refuge and a feeding ground.
  7. Tubicolous organisms play an important role in marine ecosystems, providing habitat structure and facilitating nutrient cycling.
  8. The tubicolous barnacle Lepas anatifera attaches its tube to floating debris or other surfaces in the ocean.
  9. Certain tubicolous species have evolved specific adaptations, such as extensible tubes or traps, to enhance their feeding efficiency.
  10. The tubicolous habit of some animals allows them to survive in extreme or highly variable environments.

FAQs About the word tubicolous

Inhabiting a tube; as, tubicolous worms.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Tubicolous worms construct protective tubes out of secreted mucus or mineral particles.

The tubicolous amphipod Eurythenes gryllus inhabits a tube made of self-produced silk.

Tubicolous polychaetes rely on their protective tubes for defense against predators and environmental stresses.

The tubicolous sabellid polychaete Phragmatopoma lapidosa builds its tube out of encrusted sand grains.