Actinotrocha

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Pronunciation: /ækˈtɪnoʊˌtroʊkə/

Definitions of actinotrocha

noun a larval form of a phoronid worm characterized by a band of cilia used for locomotion

Example Sentences

A1 An actinotrocha is a type of larval form found in some marine animals.

A2 The actinotrocha is a free-swimming larval stage in the life cycle of certain marine invertebrates.

B1 Scientists study the development of actinotrocha larvae to better understand the reproductive cycles of marine organisms.

B2 The actinotrocha larva undergoes metamorphosis to eventually settle and develop into the adult form of the organism.

C1 Research on actinotrocha morphology and behavior provides valuable insights into evolutionary relationships among marine species.

C2 The intricate structure and function of the actinotrocha larvae demonstrate the complexity of developmental processes in marine biology.

Examples of actinotrocha in a Sentence

formal The actinotrocha is a larval stage in the life cycle of certain marine animals.

informal Have you ever seen an actinotrocha swimming in the ocean? It's quite fascinating!

slang That actinotrocha larva is like a tiny alien swimming in the sea.

figurative The actinotrocha represents the beginning of a new chapter in the animal's life.

Grammatical Forms of actinotrocha

plural

actinotrochas

comparative

more actinotrocha

superlative

most actinotrocha

present tense

actinotrocha

future tense

will actinotrocha

perfect tense

has actinotrocha

continuous tense

is actinotrochaing

singular

actinotrocha

positive degree

actinotrocha

infinitive

to actinotrocha

gerund

actinotroching

participle

actinotroching

Origin and Evolution of actinotrocha

First Known Use: 1851 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'actinotrocha' originates from Greek
Evolution of the word: Originally used in zoological taxonomy to describe a larval stage of certain marine animals, the term 'actinotrocha' has remained specific to this context in scientific literature.