Cnidaria

[ nahy-dair-ee-uh ]

nounZoology.
  1. an alternative name for the invertebrate phylum Coelenterata, giving emphasis to the stinging structures as characteristic of the phylum.

Origin of Cnidaria

1
From New Latin; see origin at cnida, -aria

Words Nearby Cnidaria

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How to use Cnidaria in a sentence

  • On the other hand, the Cnidaria develop into higher radial (star-shaped) persons, and the platodes into lower bilateral persons.

    The Wonders of Life | Ernst Haeckel
  • Self-cleavage is also found among the higher multicellular organisms—namely, the Cnidaria (polyps, medus).

    The Wonders of Life | Ernst Haeckel
  • Flagellated epithelium is especially found in the Cnidaria and platodes; ciliated epithelium mostly in the vermalia and mollusca.

    The Wonders of Life | Ernst Haeckel
  • In this way is formed a ring of tentacles, the most characteristic organs of the Cnidaria.

  • Real parasites are not numerous among the sponges and Cnidaria.

    The Wonders of Life | Ernst Haeckel