medusoid
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Polyp forms then transform into the medusoid forms.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
Animals in this class are polymorphs, and most exhibit both polypoid and medusoid forms in their life cycle, although this is variable.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
The polyps may bud to form more polyps and then transform into the medusoid forms.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
When an electric field is applied across the structure, the muscle contracts rapidly, compressing the medusoid and mimicking a jellyfish’s power stroke.
From Scientific American • Jul. 23, 2012
In certain hydroids, an imperfect zooid, whose special function is to produce medusoid buds.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
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