noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Scientists studied the biological structures of lancelets to understand the evolution of vertebrates.

Definition:refers to the same animal as branchiostomids

From lancelet

Example:The branchiostomids were proficient filter feeders, often found in coastal areas where food particles were abundant.

Definition:describes the eating habits of branchiostomids, which feed by straining tiny plankton and organic particles from the water

From filter feeder

Example:Marine biologists observed branchiostomids to study their behavior in their natural habitat.

Definition:a creature that lives exclusively in the sea

From marine organism