larvacean

[US]/lɑːˈveɪʃən/
[UK]/lɑːrˈveɪʃən/

Translation

n.A small marine organism of the class Larvacea (Appendicularia), which resembles the larval stage of chordates and builds mucus houses for filter feeding.
adj.Relating to or characteristic of larvaceans or their larval-like form.
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Phrases & Collocations

larvacean species

larvacean filter

larvacean mucus

larvacean house

larvacean feeding

larvacean biology

larvacean ecology

larvacean research

larvacean plankton

larvacean classification

Example Sentences

marine biologists have discovered several new larvacean species in the deep ocean trenches.

the intricate larvacean houses are made of delicate mucous filters that capture plankton efficiently.

researchers are studying larvacean filter-feeding mechanisms to inspire new water filtration technology.

larvacean mucus production creates remarkably intricate structures that inspire biomimetic design.

the larvacean community plays a crucial role in oceanic carbon cycling and nutrient distribution.

climate change may significantly impact larvacean population dynamics in polar regions.

advanced microscopy has revealed previously unknown details about larvacean anatomy and house formation.

larvacean habitats span from surface waters to depths exceeding one thousand meters.

recent larvacean research has revealed unexpected genetic diversity among isolated populations.

the study of larvacean physiology provides valuable insights into adaptation to extreme environments.

larvacean development involves complex metamorphosis from free-swimming larvae to sedentary adults.

understanding larvacean ecology is essential for accurately modeling marine food webs.

scientists have documented seasonal variations in larvacean reproductive cycles across different latitudes.

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