SCYPHISTOMA

Etymology

Noun

scyphistoma (plural scyphistomas or scyphistomae or scyphistomata)

(zoology) The young attached larva of Discophora in the stage when it resembles a hydroid, or actinian.

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Source: Wiktionary


Scy*phis"to*ma, n.; pl. Scyphistomata, Scyphistomæ. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The young attached larva of Discophora in the stage when it resembles a hydroid, or actinian.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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