tubulicole (Meaning)

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tubulicole (n.)

Any hydroid which has tubular chitinous stems.

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

The tubulicole polychaete worms inhabit burrows in marine sediments.
Tubulicoles are characterized by their long, slender bodies and tubes made of calcium carbonate.
These worms construct their tubes by secreting a calcareous substance from their integument.
Tubulicoles play an important role in the marine ecosystem by filtering plankton and organic matter from the water.
Some species of tubulicoles are found in shallow water, while others inhabit deep-sea environments.
The tubes of tubulicoles provide protection from predators and physical damage.
The worms can retract their bodies into the tubes for further protection.
Tubulicoles have a symbiotic relationship with certain bacteria that assist in the mineralization process of their tubes.
The study of tubulicoles helps scientists understand the dynamics of marine ecosystems.
The presence of tubulicoles in a marine environment is an indicator of a healthy and thriving ecosystem.

Any hydroid which has tubular chitinous stems.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The tubulicole polychaete worms inhabit burrows in marine sediments.

Tubulicoles are characterized by their long, slender bodies and tubes made of calcium carbonate.

These worms construct their tubes by secreting a calcareous substance from their integument.

Tubulicoles play an important role in the marine ecosystem by filtering plankton and organic matter from the water.