Definition

A type of marine animal belonging to the phylum Ctenophora, known for their gelatinous bodies and often bioluminescent properties.

Example

The ctenophoran glided gracefully through the water, its body shimmering in the light.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a ctenophoran?

Yeah, those are the jellyfish-like creatures, right?

Exactly! They are fascinating to study in marine biology.

I should look into them more; they sound really interesting!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ctenophoran → It is formed from "cteno-" (from Greek "ktenos", meaning comb) and "-phora" (from Greek "phoros", meaning bearing or carrying). The word refers to organisms that bear comb-like structures, specifically referring to the comb jellies.

Memory Tip

Picture a creature that 'bears' ('phoros') 'combs' ('ctenos') — that's why ctenophorans are known for their comb-like features.

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