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cnidarian

/naɪˈdeə.ri.ən/

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noun

/naɪˈdeə.ri.ən/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее радиально-симметричное водное животное с мешковидным телом, одним отверстием и щупальцами, вооружёнными стрекательными клетками; существует в форме полипа и медузы.

A noun referring to a radially symmetrical aquatic animal with a saclike body, a single opening, and tentacles armed with stinging cells; it exists in both polyp and medusa forms.

  1. Radially symmetrical aquatic animalC2formalscientific

    An aquatic invertebrate animal with a saclike body, a single opening, and tentacles armed with stinging cells; it exists in both polyp and medusa forms.

    ruРадиально-симметричное водное животное

    • Jellyfish and corals are well-known examples of cnidarians.
    • The cnidarian's tentacles contain specialized cells called cnidocytes.
    • Many cnidarians exhibit a complex life cycle alternating between polyp and medusa stages.

    Synonymscoelenterate

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