Adambulacral

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌædəmˈbjuləkrəl/

Definitions of adambulacral

adjective relating to or located near the ambulacra, which are the areas on the surface of echinoderms where tube feet are located

Example Sentences

A1 The adambulacral plates on the starfish help with movement and protection.

A2 The adambulacral areas of the sea urchin are covered in tiny tube feet used for feeding.

B1 The adambulacral region of the brittle star contains sensory structures that detect changes in the environment.

B2 The adambulacral spines of the sea cucumber act as a defense mechanism against predators.

C1 Researchers are studying the intricate network of nerves found in the adambulacral system of echinoderms.

C2 The adambulacral ossicles of the sea star exhibit remarkable regenerative abilities after injury.

Examples of adambulacral in a Sentence

formal The adambulacral plates of the starfish are located on the underside of each arm.

informal The starfish has these little plates called adambulacral plates on its arms.

slang The starfish's arms have these cool adambulacral plates.

figurative Just like the adambulacral plates of a starfish, sometimes we have hidden strengths waiting to be discovered.

Grammatical Forms of adambulacral

past tense

adambulacraled

plural

adambulacrals

comparative

more adambulacral

superlative

most adambulacral

present tense

adambulacrals

future tense

will adambulacral

perfect tense

have adambulacraled

continuous tense

is adambulacraling

singular

adambulacral

positive degree

adambulacral

infinitive

to adambulacral

gerund

adambulacraling

participle

adambulacralled

Origin and Evolution of adambulacral

First Known Use: 1836 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'adambulacral' originates from the combination of the Latin words 'ad-' meaning 'near' or 'towards' and 'ambulacrum' meaning 'walk or way around'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of zoology to describe the area near the ambulacra (radial areas) in echinoderms, the term 'adambulacral' has evolved to be used in broader scientific contexts to refer to structures or regions adjacent to ambulacra in various organisms.