Meanings
nounctene (plural ctenes)
plural ctenes
- biologyA band of fused cilia on the bodies of ctenophores, used for locomotion.
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna locomotor organ consisting of a row of strong cilia whose bases are fused
Similar
comb-plate
Broader
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Origin
- Ancient Greekκτείς“comb”
- Englishctene
From the stem of Ancient Greek κτείς (kteís, “comb”).
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APA
ctene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ctene
MLA
“ctene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ctene. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ctene,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ctene.
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