comb jelly

American  

[kohm] / koʊm /

noun

1. any marine invertebrate of the phylum Ctenophora, comprising various nearly transparent creatures having rounded, oval, or band-shaped bodies propelled by eight iridescent appendages composed of cilia arranged like teeth on a comb.

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comb jelly British  

noun

1. another name for a ctenophore

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comb jelly Scientific  

/ kōm /

1. See ctenophore

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Etymology

Origin of comb jelly

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

According to Ferraioli, the next phase of research will focus on identifying the molecular characteristics of the newly discovered cell types and exploring how strongly the aboral organ influences comb jelly behavior.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

So, the outcomes of future technological evolution could surpass humans by as much as we intellectually surpass a comb jelly.

From Scientific American • Jun. 1, 2023

But when Dr. Kittelmann and her colleagues started to inspect the comb jelly neurons, they struggled to find a synapse between the neurons.

From New York Times • May 17, 2023

The disappearing anus is just one of many recent developments in our understanding of comb jelly biology.

From Salon • Nov. 10, 2021

For an individual comb jelly, it's also always the same side that gets more swollen, giving them a sort of butt "handedness".

From Salon • Nov. 10, 2021