Ctenophora (/ təˈnɒfərə / tə-NOF-ər-ə; sg.: ctenophore / ˈtɛnəfɔːr, ˈtiːnə -/ TEN-ə-for, TEE-nə-; from Ancient Greek κτείς (kteis) 'comb' and φέρω (pherō) 'to carry') [6] comprise a phylum of …

ctenophore, any of the numerous marine invertebrates constituting the phylum Ctenophora. The phylum derives its name (from the Greek ctene, or “comb,” and phora, or “bearer”) from the …

Aug 3, 2023 · Ctenophores are free-swimming, transparent, jelly-like, soft-bodied, marine animals having biradial symmetry, comb-like ciliary plates for locomotion, the lasso cells but …

These bioluminescent blue-green “combs” light up coastal shores at night—as well as the depths of the twilight zone, where a number of species have yet to be formally described. In images, …

Dec 23, 2008 · What are ctenophores? Ctenophores — pronounced ‘teen-o-for’ or ‘ten-o-for’ — are more commonly known as comb jellies. They comprise a group of gelatinous zooplankton …

Oct 11, 2024 · Ctenophores, commonly known as comb jellies, are marine organisms characterized by their gelatinous bodies and planktonic lifestyle. Their name, derived from the …

Oct 2, 2024 · Phylum Ctenophora, commonly referred to as comb jellies, encompasses a group of marine invertebrates known for their distinctive, jelly-like appearance and unique locomotive …

Oct 4, 2022 · Ctenophores (commonly known as comb jellies) are among the earliest branching extant lineages of the animal kingdom. Here, I present a brief overview of the ctenophore …

Currently, Ctenophora is estimated to consist of between 100 and 150 species. The majority of known species are characterized by a transparent, bilaterally symmetric. Phylum Ctenophora …

Ctenophora refers to the locomotory comb-like plates on the body (Gr. Kestos – comb, phoros – bearing). About 80 species have been described. Some are abundant enough to be …