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cestidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun cestidae has 1 sense
  1. 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:

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

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