hydrula

hydrula
\\ˈhīdrələ\ noun (-s)
Etymology: New Latin, diminutive of hydra (hydrozoan polyp)
1. : a hypothetical primitive polyp of simple type
2. : a developmental phase of many coelenterates (as hydroids) in which they have the form of a simple polyp

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  • hydrula — n. [Gr. hydor, water] A simple hypothetical polyp; see hydropolyp …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • hydrula — hy·dru·la …   English syllables

  • hydropolyp — n. [Gr. hydor, water; F. polype, polyp] (CNIDARIA: Hydrozoa) A single polyp of a hydroid colony; see hydrula …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • hydropolyp — “+ noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary hydr + polyp 1. : a polyp of a hydrozoan 2. : hydrula 2 * * * hydropolˈyp noun A hydrozoan polyp • • • Main Entry: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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