hydroid

Definitions


[ˈhʌɪdrɔɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a coelenterate of an order which includes the hydras. They are distinguished by the dominance of the polyp phase


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from hydra + -oid


[ˈhʌɪdrɔɪd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to coelenterates of the hydroid group


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from hydra + -oid




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