perisarc Synonyms
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perisarc Meaning
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perisarc (n.)
The outer, hardened integument which covers most hydroids.
perisarc Sentence Examples
- The perisarc of foraminifera, a group of marine protists, provides protection and support.
- The perisarc of radiolarians, another group of marine protists, varies in shape and ornamentation.
- The perisarc of tintinnids, marine ciliates, is made of interlocking plates.
- The perisarc of colonial bryozoans forms a protective exoskeleton for the colony.
- The perisarc of colonial ascidians provides structural support and a common filtering system.
- The perisarc of graptolites, an extinct group of colonial marine animals, fossilizes and helps date sedimentary rocks.
- The perisarc of marine worms, such as serpulids and spirorbids, aids in attachment to substrates.
- The perisarc of some hydrozoans, such as hydroids, forms a protective theca around the colony.
- The perisarc of certain jellyfish, such as the by-the-wind sailor, provides buoyancy and a means of locomotion.
- Scientists study the perisarc of marine invertebrates to understand their biology and evolutionary relationships.
FAQs About the word perisarc
The outer, hardened integument which covers most hydroids.
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No antonyms found.
The perisarc of foraminifera, a group of marine protists, provides protection and support.
The perisarc of radiolarians, another group of marine protists, varies in shape and ornamentation.
The perisarc of tintinnids, marine ciliates, is made of interlocking plates.
The perisarc of colonial bryozoans forms a protective exoskeleton for the colony.
