order siphonophora

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Noun order siphonophora has 1 sense

Siphonophora, order Siphonophora - marine colonial hydrozoans
--₁ is a kind of animal order
--₁ is a member of Hydrozoa, class Hydrozoa
--₁ has members: siphonophore; genus Nanomia; Physalia, genus Physalia

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Term: Order Siphonophora

Definition: The Order Siphonophora refers to a group of marine organisms that belong to the phylum Cnidaria. Siphonophores are colonial animals composed of specialized individuals called zooids, which work together to function as a single organism.

Senses:

Sense 1: A taxonomic order of marine colonial organisms composed of specialized individuals.
Sense 2: A group of Cnidaria organisms exhibiting unique and diverse forms found in marine ecosystems.

Sample Sentences:

Siphonophores, classified under the Order Siphonophora, exhibit remarkable morphological variations among different species.
The unique beauty of Siphonophora organisms in the ocean is awe-inspiring.
One particular species within the Order Siphonophora, called the Portuguese man o' war, possesses long tentacles used for prey capture.

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