Actinobranchia

Pronunciation: /ækˌtɪnoʊˈbræŋkiə/

Definitions of actinobranchia

noun a taxonomic group of marine animals that includes sea stars and sea urchins

Example Sentences

A1 Actinobranchia is a type of marine organism.

A2 The actinobranchia species can be found in coral reefs.

B1 Scientists are studying the behavior of actinobranchia in their natural habitat.

B2 The actinobranchia's unique feeding habits make it an interesting subject for research.

C1 Advanced technology has allowed researchers to observe the intricate details of actinobranchia anatomy.

C2 The biodiversity of actinobranchia in different ocean regions is a topic of ongoing scientific exploration.

Examples of actinobranchia in a Sentence

formal Actinobranchia is a subclass of marine invertebrates that includes sea stars and sea urchins.

informal I learned in biology class that actinobranchia are a type of sea creature found in the ocean.

slang Check out those cool actinobranchia creatures at the aquarium!

figurative The actinobranchia of the business world are the innovative thinkers who drive progress.

Grammatical Forms of actinobranchia

• past tense: acted
• plural: actinobranchias
• comparative: more actinobranchia
• superlative: most actinobranchia
• present tense: actinobranchia
• future tense: will actinobranchia
• perfect tense: have acted
• continuous tense: is actingobranchia
• singular: actinobranchia
• positive degree: actinobranchia
• infinitive: to actinobranchia
• gerund: actingobranchia
• participle: acted

Origin and Evolution of actinobranchia

First Known Use: 1836 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'actinobranchia' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'aktinos' meaning ray or spoke, and 'branchia' meaning gills.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of zoology to refer to a group of marine animals with branching gills, the term 'actinobranchia' has evolved to also encompass a subclass of crustaceans with specialized appendages for filter feeding.