ctenophora

/tɛnəˈfɔrə/

Definitions

1. noun

a phylum of marine invertebrates, including comb jellies and sea walnuts

“The scientist studied the behavior of ctenophores in their natural habitat.”

2. plural noun

the ctenophores, as a group

“The ctenophora are found in oceans worldwide.”

Synonyms

  • comb jellies
  • marine invertebrates
  • sea walnuts

Antonyms

  • plants
  • terrestrial animals