Coelenterata
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Coelenterata
From New Latin, dating back to 1870–75; see origin at coelenteron, -ata 1
Example Sentences
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Investigating the riot of fungus, lichens, molds, smuts and mildews that festooned the place, Beebe discovered Protozoa, Coelenterata, Platyhelminthes, Nemathelminthes, and Rotifera, and was certain of the existence of Mollusca, Oligochaeta, Hirundinea and Arthropoda.
From Time Magazine Archive
He suggests at once that "Hydrozoa" and "Actinozoa," in his list, should be dealt with by the writer of the article "Coelenterata."
From Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 2 by Huxley, Thomas Henry
Leuckart proposed to subdivide the Radiates into two groups: the Coelenterata, including Polyps and Acalephs or Jelly-Fishes,—and Echinoderms, including Star-Fishes, Sea-Urchins, and Holothurians.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 51, January, 1862 by Various
One of the radial segments composing the body of one of the Coelenterata.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
I do not know that "Coelenterata" is Lankester's speciality.
From Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 2 by Huxley, Thomas Henry
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