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Ctene

Description:

A ctene refers to a row of cilia or small, hair-like structures, typically found in aquatic organisms.

Possible Senses:

1. Noun: A specialized locomotory organ in certain marine creatures consisting of a series of cilia arranged in a row.
2. Noun: A unit of measurement used in biology to quantify the arrangement of cilia or bristles.
3. Adjective: Pertaining to or characterized by the presence of ctenes.

Sample Sentences:

1. The comb jelly uses its ctene to propel itself through the water.

2. The scientist observed the ctene under the microscope to study its ciliary arrangement.

3. The ctene measurement indicated a well-organized pattern of cilia on the surface of the organism.

4. The organism had a ctene-like structure on its body, allowing it to move gracefully in the ocean currents.

5. The ctene movement of the aquatic organism caught the attention of the researchers.

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