Cyclostrematids

Example:The cyclostrematid ctenidia are adapted for efficient filtration of zooplankton from the water.

Definition:Flattened, comb-like structures found on the body of cyclostrematids that are used for feeding and locomotion.

Example:Research studies have focused on the dynamics of cyclostrematid populations in the Mediterranean Sea.

Definition:Dense groups of cyclostrematids living in a specific area, often in coastal waters.

Example:Understanding cyclostrematid filter feeding is crucial for assessing their role in marine ecosystems.

Definition:The feeding mechanism of cyclostrematids where they use their ctenidia to filter small organisms from the water column.