sea strawberry
"Sea strawberry" is a term used for various marine organisms that resemble strawberries in appearance.
Definition
C1Marine Biology
(technical)A species of soft coral found in the northwest Atlantic, known for its trunk-like structure and red color.
Example
- The sea strawberry, Gersemia rubiformis, is often found in cold Atlantic waters.
C1Marine Biology
(technical)A colonial sea squirt species that is bright red and found on the sea floor.
Example
- Aplidium elegans, commonly known as a sea strawberry, forms colonies on rocky substrates.
B2Marine Biology
(informal)Local names for certain red jellyfish or anemones that resemble strawberries.
Example
- In some coastal areas, red jellyfish are referred to as sea strawberries.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sea strawberry":
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