Definitions

1. noun

A type of bioluminescent, free-swimming medusa, especially one belonging to the class Siphonophora.

“The researchers studied the nectophore’s unique ability to produce light in the dark ocean depths.”

2. noun

A part of a siphonophore, especially a free-swimming medusa.

“The nectophore is a crucial component of the siphonophore’s life cycle, allowing it to reproduce and disperse.”