tube-dwelling

[US]/[tjuːb ˈdwelɪŋ]/
[UK]/[tjub ˈdwelɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.An animal that lives in a tube or burrow.
adj.Living in or near a tube or burrow.

Phrases & Collocations

tube-dwelling organisms

tube-dwelling anemone

tube-dwelling crab

tube-dwelling life

tube-dwelling shrimp

tube-dwelling community

tube-dwelling species

Example Sentences

the researchers studied the behavior of tube-dwelling anemones in the deep sea.

several species of crustaceans are known to be tube-dwelling organisms.

these tube-dwelling worms create intricate structures from sediment.

the tube-dwelling shrimp built a protective home in the volcanic vent.

we observed a thriving community of tube-dwelling organisms near the hydrothermal vent.

the tube-dwelling brittle star extended its arms to filter feed.

the unique tube-dwelling ecosystem is vulnerable to human disturbance.

scientists are investigating the symbiotic relationships of tube-dwelling species.

the tube-dwelling polychaete secreted a calcium carbonate tube.

we collected samples of tube-dwelling invertebrates for further analysis.

the tube-dwelling isopod used its tube for protection from predators.

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