cestidae

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Noun cestidae has 1 sense

Cestidae, family Cestidae - coextensive with the order Cestida; ctenophores having a greatly flattened and elongated body
--₁ is a kind of ctenophore family
--₁ is a member of Cestida, order Cestida
--₁ has members: Cestum, genus Cestum

Definitions from the Web

Cestidae is a term referring to a family of delicate, transparent marine animals commonly known as comb jellies. These gelatinous organisms belong to the phylum Ctenophora, and they exhibit a unique beauty with iridescent colors and a rhythmic undulating movement. Cestidae can be found across various oceans, and they are known for their bioluminescence. They typically have long, ribbon-like bodies, and their name "comb jelly" comes from the comb-like rows of cilia they use for locomotion.

Sample sentences:

The cestidae gracefully swam through the ocean, casting mesmerizing hues of light.
Scientists study the unique locomotion mechanisms of cestidae to understand their remarkable abilities.
During a night dive, we were lucky to encounter a mesmerizing display of bioluminescent cestidae.
The transparent body of the cestidae revealed its intricate internal anatomy.
While observing the reef, we spotted a shimmering cestidae gracefully floating by.