COELENTERATA
\sˌiːlɪntəɹˈɑːtə], \sˌiːlɪntəɹˈɑːtə], \s_ˌiː_l_ɪ_n_t_ə_ɹ_ˈɑː_t_ə]\
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hydras; polyps; jellyfishes; sea anemones; corals
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A comprehensive group of Invertebrata, mostly marine, comprising the Anthozoa, Hydrozoa, and Ctenophora. The name implies that the stomach and body cavities are one. The group is sometimes enlarged so as to include the sponges.
By Oddity Software
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A comprehensive group of Invertebrata, mostly marine, comprising the Anthozoa, Hydrozoa, and Ctenophora. The name implies that the stomach and body cavities are one. The group is sometimes enlarged so as to include the sponges.
By Noah Webster.
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A phylum of radially symmetrical invertebrates having a body composed of two layers of cells which comprise definite tissues. It includes hydroids (HYDRA); JELLYFISH; SEA ANEMONES; and corals.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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s[=e]-len-ter-[=a]'ta, n. the technical name for the second lowest alliance of many-celled animals--radially symmetrical, without any body-cavity distinct from the alimentary tube.--adj. COELEN'TER[=A]TE. [Gr. koilos, hollow, and enteron, intestine.]
By Thomas Davidson
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