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Alles weergeven op WikipediaCtenophora 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 on the … Meer weergeven
Among animal phyla, the Ctenophores are more complex than sponges, about as complex as cnidarians (jellyfish, sea anemones, etc.), and less complex than bilaterians (which include almost all other animals). … Meer weergeven
Distribution
Ctenophores are found in most marine environments: from polar waters at −2°C to the tropics at 30°C; near coasts and in mid-ocean; … Meer weergevenDespite their fragile, gelatinous bodies, fossils thought to represent ctenophores – apparently with no tentacles but many more comb … Meer weergeven
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 identical to species known under other … 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, … Meer weergeven
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