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(noun) one of two forms that coelenterates take: is the free-swimming sexual stage in the life cycle of a coelenterate and has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles |
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Related Words: cnidarian, coelenterate |
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(noun) (Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus |
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Related Words: Gorgon |
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(noun) any of numerous usually marine and free-swimming coelenterates that constitute the sexually reproductive forms of hydrozoans and scyphozoans |
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Synonyms: jellyfish, medusan |
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Related Words: Aegina, Chrysaora quinquecirrha, cnidarian, coelenterate |
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