CNIDARIA

Cnidaria, phylum Cnidaria, Coelenterata, phylum Coelenterata

(noun) hydras; polyps; jellyfishes; sea anemones; corals

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Cni*da"ri*a, n., pl. Etym: [NL. See Cnida.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A comprehensive group equivalent to the true Coelenterata, i.e., exclusive of the sponges. They are so named from presence of stinging cells (cnidae) in the tissues. See Coelenterata.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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