cnidarian
- noun
- /nɪˈdɛəriən/
- Specialized
- Consider two examples of tendentious misrepresentation: the sea slugs that harbor chloroplasts temporarily for photosynthesis or cnidarian nematocysts for defense.
- studies on cnidarians
Examples
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Algal or cnidarian genomes are not integrated into the slug.
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Researchers discovered a new cnidarian species while exploring the vibrant reefs of the Caribbean.
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The skeleton of calcium carbonate is produced by individual cnidarian polyps; see photograph above.
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This unknown cnidarian from the deep Arctic Canada basin was attached to a second species of cnidarian when it was grabbed with the manipulator arm of a remotely operated underwater vehicle, or ROV.
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This unknown cnidarian from the deep Arctic Canada basin was attached to a second species of cnidarian when it was grabbed with the manipulator arm of a remotely operated underwater vehicle, or ROV.
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Aposymbiotic cnidarians that lack zooxanthellae are ammonotelic; that is, they normally excrete ammonium into the water.
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Several exotic species accompanied the Pacific oyster to France: a cnidarian, a mollusk, two cirripeds, and two seaweeds, although none is believed to pose a danger to native species.
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Developing studies on the cnidarian symbioses will contribute to understanding the impacts of global climate change on these important invertebrate species (Rodriguez-Lanetty et al., 2006; Schwarz et al., 2006).
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The cnidarian phylum includes diverse species such as jellyfish, anemones, and corals, all characterized by their soft bodies and stinging tentacles.
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Many students find cnidarians fascinating because of their unique adaptations to aquatic life.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word cnidarian comes from the Greek root cnid- meaning 'nettle', like the stinging plant. That's why cnidarians (jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones) have tiny 'stinging cells' used to catch prey and defend themselves.