tubicolous Synonyms
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tubicolous Meaning
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tubicolous (a.)
Inhabiting a tube; as, tubicolous worms.
tubicolous Sentence Examples
- 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.
- Tubicolous animals often exhibit site-specific tube building, selecting habitats with suitable substrates and flow patterns.
- The tube of a tubicolous species serves as a refuge and a feeding ground.
- Tubicolous organisms play an important role in marine ecosystems, providing habitat structure and facilitating nutrient cycling.
- The tubicolous barnacle Lepas anatifera attaches its tube to floating debris or other surfaces in the ocean.
- Certain tubicolous species have evolved specific adaptations, such as extensible tubes or traps, to enhance their feeding efficiency.
- 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.
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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.
