PENNATULACEA
\pˌɛnɐtjʊlˈe͡ɪsi͡ə], \pˌɛnɐtjʊlˈeɪsiə], \p_ˌɛ_n_ɐ_t_j_ʊ_l_ˈeɪ_s_iə]\
Definitions of PENNATULACEA
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A division of alcyonoid corals, including the seapens and related kinds. They are able to move about by means of the hollow muscular peduncle, which also serves to support them upright in the mud. See Pennatula, and Illust. under Alcyonaria.
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A division of alcyonoid corals, including the seapens and related kinds. They are able to move about by means of the hollow muscular peduncle, which also serves to support them upright in the mud. See Pennatula, and Illust. under Alcyonaria.
By Noah Webster.
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hydromorphic
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