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单词 Holothuroidea
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Definition of Holothuroidea in English:

Holothuroidea

plural nounˌhɒlə(ʊ)θjʊəˈrɔɪdɪəˌhälōTHo͝orˈoidēə
Zoology
  • A class of echinoderms that comprises the sea cucumbers.

    〔动〕海参纲(包括海参等棘皮动物)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Ophiuroidea is grouped with Echinoidea and Holothuroidea based on the closed ambicular grooves.
    • The class Holothuroidea is composed of these creatures and many members of the group (but not all) resemble the garden variety of cucumber.

Derivatives

  • holothuroid

  • noun & adjectiveˈhɒlə(ʊ)θjʊərɔɪd
    Zoology
    • Antarctic crinoids and holothuroids often perch on sponges presumably to increase the efficiency of their own feeding.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Cuvierian tubules are peculiar organs found in several species of holothuroids (sea cucumbers), all belonging exclusively to the family Holothuriidae.
      • Tubule adhesion forces were similar for the holothuroid species examined here.
      • Thanks also to Dr Massin for his help in the identification of the holothuroid specimens.
      • The aim of the present work was to measure the adhesive strength of Cuvierian tubules in different species of holothuroids and also to investigate the influence of different physical factors on tubule adhesion.

Origin

Modern Latin (plural), based on Greek holothourion (see holothurian).

Definition of Holothuroidea in US English:

Holothuroidea

plural nounˌhälōTHo͝orˈoidēə
Zoology
  • A class of echinoderms that comprises the sea cucumbers.

    〔动〕海参纲(包括海参等棘皮动物)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Ophiuroidea is grouped with Echinoidea and Holothuroidea based on the closed ambicular grooves.
    • The class Holothuroidea is composed of these creatures and many members of the group (but not all) resemble the garden variety of cucumber.

Origin

Modern Latin (plural), based on Greek holothourion (see holothurian).

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