Ctenophora
Sign in to saveCtenophora (; : ctenophore ) is 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.
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Ctenophores, commonly known as comb jellies, are marine invertebrates found in oceans around the world that move through the water using special structures called "combs" made of cilia. They are remarkable because they are the largest animals known to swim using cilia for propulsion.
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- Subclass of
- invertebrate
- Parent taxon
- Eumetazoa
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24 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Distinguishing features
- Description
- Body layers
- Feeding, excretion and respiration
- Locomotion
- Nervous system and senses
- Reproduction and development
- Colors and bioluminescence
- Ecology
- Distribution
- Prey and predators
- Ecological impacts
- Taxonomy
- Early classification
- Modern taxonomy
- Evolutionary history
- Fossil record
- Relationship to other animal groups
- Internal phylogeny
- See also
- References
- Further reading
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Ctenophora (; : ctenophore ) is 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 species, adult ctenophores range from a few millimeters to in size. 186 living species are recognised.