holothuridae

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Noun holothuridae has 1 sense

Holothuridae, family Holothuridae - a family of Holothuroidea
--₁ is a kind of echinoderm family
--₁ is a member of Holothuroidea, class Holothuroidea
--₁ has members: Holothuria, genus Holothuria

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Holothuridae

Definition: Holothuridae refers to a family of marine animals known as sea cucumbers. They are part of the phylum Echinodermata and are characterized by their elongated, cylindrical bodies and leathery skin.

Possible usages and senses:

As a noun: Referring to a specific family of sea cucumbers known as Holothuridae.

Example sentence: The Holothuridae family includes over a thousand different species of sea cucumbers.

As an adjective: Describing something related to the family Holothuridae or sea cucumbers in general.

Example sentence: The holothuridae species has unique defense mechanisms.

As a plural noun: Referring to multiple Holothuridae families or sea cucumbers.

Example sentence: The holothuridae in this region exhibit a wide range of colors and patterns.