medusoid (Meaning)
medusoid (n)
one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles
medusoid (a)
relating to or resembling a medusa
medusoid (a.)
Like a medusa; having the fundamental structure of a medusa, but without a locomotive disk; -- said of the sessile gonophores of hydroids.
medusoid (n.)
A sessile gonophore. See Illust. under Gonosome.
Synonyms & Antonyms of medusoid
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medusoid Sentence Examples
- The jellyfish's medusoid body pulsated gently through the water.
- The medusoid form of the hydra has a bell-shaped structure and trailing tentacles.
- The medusoid jellyfish is a free-swimming marine invertebrate.
- Medusa, the mythical sea goddess, was often depicted with a medusoid body.
- The luminous medusoid of the deep-sea lantern jellyfish amazed researchers.
- The intricate design on the medusoid parasol of the spotted jellyfish attracted divers.
- The medusoid stage of the moon jellyfish's life cycle lasts several months.
- The giant medusoid of the lion's mane jellyfish can reach up to six feet in diameter.
- The medusoid jellyfish's tentacles are equipped with stinging cells.
- The mesmerizing medusoid movement of the Portuguese man o' war captivated onlookers.
FAQs About the word medusoid
one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-s
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The jellyfish's medusoid body pulsated gently through the water.
The medusoid form of the hydra has a bell-shaped structure and trailing tentacles.
The medusoid jellyfish is a free-swimming marine invertebrate.
Medusa, the mythical sea goddess, was often depicted with a medusoid body.
