Cnidarian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /naɪˈdɛəɹ.i.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cnidarian is a noun meaning Of or relating to a cnidarian.
Meaning
Of or relating to a cnidarian.
More Meanings
- (zoology) Any of various invertebrate animals, such as jellyfish, hydras, sea anemones, corals and formerly sponges and ctenophores that belong to the phylum Cnidaria.
Example Sentences
A general feature of cnidarians, as I noted above, is their stinging cells.
Word Forms
- cnidarians
Synonyms for cnidarian
Depending on context, synonyms include coelenterate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include coelenterate, cnidariologist, cionid, zoanthid, cubozoan, epizoanthid.
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