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    Ctenophora comprise a phylum of marine invertebrates, commonly known as comb jellies, that inhabit sea waters worldwide. They are notable for the groups of cilia they use for swimming (commonly referred to as "combs"), and they are the largest animals to swim with the help of cilia. Depending … Meer weergeven

    Among animal phyla, the Ctenophores are more complex than sponges, about as complex as cnidarians (jellyfish, sea anemones, … Meer weergeven

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    Ctenophores are found in most marine environments: from polar waters at −2°C to the … Meer weergeven

    Despite their fragile, gelatinous bodies, fossils thought to represent ctenophores – apparently with no tentacles but many more comb … Meer weergeven

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    For a phylum with relatively few species, ctenophores have a wide range of body plans. Coastal species need to be tough enough to withstand waves and swirling sediment … Meer weergeven

    The number of known living ctenophore species is uncertain since many of those named and formally described have turned out to be … Meer weergeven

    • R. S. K. Barnes, P. Calow, P. J. W. Olive, D. W. Golding, J. I. Spicer, The invertebrates – a synthesis, 3rd ed, Blackwell, 2001, ch. 3.4.3, p. 63, ISBN 0-632-04761-5
    • R. C. Brusca, G. J. Brusca, Invertebrates, … Meer weergeven

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  3. WEBCtenophore, 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 series of vertical ciliary combs …

  4. Chromosomal comparisons reveal comb jellies as the sister

  5. Ctenophora: Illustrated Guide and Taxonomy | SpringerLink