coelenterates

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Definition of coelenterates in English Turkish dictionary

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coelenterate

selentere

coelenterate

(isim) selentere

coelenterate

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Definition of coelenterates in English English dictionary

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coelenterate

Any simple aquatic animal bearing tentacles with nematocysts. Examples include jellyfish, coral, and anemones

coelenterate

radially symmetrical animals having saclike bodies with only one opening and tentacles with stinging structures; they occur in polyp and medusa forms

coelenterate

{i} (Zoology) member of the phylum Coelenterata (class of aquatic invertebrates which includes jellyfishes, sea anemones, corals, etc.)

Etymology

[ si-'len-t&-"rAt, -r&t ] (noun.) 1872. ultimately from Greek koilos + enteron intestine; more at INTER-.