Definition

A horseshoe-shaped organ with tiny hair-like structures found near the mouth of certain marine animals, which helps them collect food.

Example

The lophophore of the bryozoan waved gently in the water, capturing small particles for food.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a lophophore?

Yeah, it's that cool structure some sea creatures have, right?

Exactly! It helps them gather food in such an interesting way.

I find it fascinating how nature has so many unique adaptations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lophophore → It is formed from "lophos" (from Greek, meaning crest or tuft) and "phorein" (from Greek, meaning to bear or carry). The word describes a structure that bears a tuft or crest, typically found in certain aquatic animals.

Memory Tip

Imagine a creature that 'carries' ('phorein') a 'crest' ('lophos') on its body — that's what a lophophore is, a structure that bears a tuft.

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