What is another word for Genus Pleurobrachia?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs plˌɜːɹəbɹˈe͡ɪʃə] (IPA) 
Genus Pleurobrachia is a scientific term used to describe a type of comb jelly. These stunning creatures have a spherical body and long, sticky tentacles that they use to catch prey. Synonyms for the Genus Pleurobrachia include sea gooseberry, Venus's girdle, and ctenophore. Sea gooseberry refers to the resemblance to a gooseberry, while Venus's girdle is a nod to the thin, ribbon-like shape of the jelly's body. Ctenophore is a term more commonly used in scientific circles, and references the fact that the jelly is a member of the phylum Ctenophora. Regardless of the term used, Genus Pleurobrachia is a fascinating creature worth studying.
