Definition of Cnidaria

Cni`da´ri`a   Pronunciation: nĭ`dā´rĭ`å
n. pl.1.(Zool.) A comprehensive group equivalent to the true Cœlenterata, i. e., exclusive of the sponges. They are so named from presence of stinging cells (cnidae) in the tissues. See Coelenterata.


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Actinozoa, Anthozoa, class Actinozoa, class Anthozoa, class Hydrozoa, class Scyphozoa, cnidarian, Coelenterata, coelenterate, Hydrozoa, jellyfish, medusa, medusan, Metazoa, phylum, phylum Cnidaria, phylum Coelenterata, polyp, Scyphozoa, subkingdom Metazoa

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