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Ctenophora :: Ctenophora (n. pl.) A class of Coelenterata, commonly ellipsoidal in shape, swimming by means of eight longitudinal rows of paddles. The separate paddles somewhat resemble combs..

Cilia :: Cilia (n. pl.) Small, vibratory, swimming organs, somewhat resembling true cilia, as those of Ctenophora..

Beroe :: Beroe (n.) A small, oval, transparent jellyfish, belonging to the Ctenophora..

Ctenophore :: Ctenophore (n.) One of the Ctenophora.

Actinozoa :: Actinozoa (n. pl.) A group of Coelenterata, comprising the Anthozoa and Ctenophora. The sea anemone, or actinia, is a familiar example..

Taeniata :: Taeniata (n. pl.) A division of Ctenophora including those which have a long, ribbonlike body. The Venus's girdle is the most familiar example..

Ctenophorous :: Ctenophorous (a.) Of or pertaining to the Ctenophora.

Ctenocyst :: Ctenocyst (n.) An organ of the Ctenophora, supposed to be sensory..

Coelenterata :: Coelenterata (n. pl.) A comprehensive group of Invertebrata, mostly marine, comprising the Anthozoa, Hydrozoa, and Ctenophora. The name implies that the stomach and body cavities are one. The group is sometimes enlarged so as to include the sponges..

Tentaculata :: Tentaculata (n. pl.) A division of Ctenophora including those which have two long tentacles.

Infundibulum :: Infundibulum (n.) A central cavity in the Ctenophora, into which the gastric sac leads..

Cestus :: Cestus (n.) A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species (Cestus Veneris) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form..

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