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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MALLET

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Coffee Trivia

Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.

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