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family tethyidae

 

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Noun family tethyidae has 1 sense
  1. Aplysiidae, family Aplysiidae, Tethyidae, family Tethyidae - sea hares
    --1 is a kind of mollusk family
    --1 is a member of Nudibranchia, order Nudibranchia
    --1 has members: Aplysia, genus Aplysia, Tethys, genus Tethus

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Family Tethyidae

Description

The family Tethyidae refers to a group of marine animals belonging to the phylum Porifera, commonly known as comb jellies or sea walnuts. Comprising mostly transparent, gelatinous organisms, these creatures are characterized by their delicate, comb-like ciliary plates that enable them to propel through the water.

Senses and Usages

Noun - Plural: families Tethyidae

1. A taxonomic family that includes various species of comb jellies.

2. A group of related marine organisms sharing common characteristics and categorized under the scientific classification system.

Sample Sentences

1. The family Tethyidae showcases a remarkable diversity of comb jelly species.

2. Despite their seemingly fragile appearance, comb jellies from the families Tethyidae are formidable predators in the ocean.

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family teiidae family tenebrionidae family tenrecidae family tenthredinidae family terebellidae family teredinidae family termitidae family testudinidae family tethyidae family tetragoniaceae family tetranychidae family tetraodontidae family tetraonidae family tettigoniidae family theaceae family thelephoraceae family thelypteridaceae

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