coelenterate
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/sɪˈlɛntəˌreɪt/
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/sɪˈlɛntərət/
simple aquatic invertebrates
Etymology
Etymology Information
'coelenterate' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'koilos' meaning 'hollow' and 'enteron' meaning 'intestine'.
Historical Evolution
'koilos' and 'enteron' combined to form the New Latin term 'Coelenterata', which eventually became the modern English word 'coelenterate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to animals with a hollow body cavity, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an aquatic invertebrate animal of the phylum Cnidaria, which includes jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones.
The coral reef is home to a variety of coelenterates.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/13 10:34