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medusoid

medusoid

9.9
Having the shape or movement of a jellyfish
  • adjective
  • /məˈdjuːzɔɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : medusoide
  • The medusoid movement allows the animal to propel itself through water efficiently.

Examples

  • The medusoid shape of the jellyfish was mesmerizing.

  • The jellyfish exhibited a distinctly medusoid shape under the microscope.

  • Some corals have a medusoid larval stage during their life cycle.

  • Scientists studied the medusoid forms of various species.

  • The medusoid shape of the jellyfish allows it to move gracefully through the water.

  • Scientists were fascinated by the medusoid structures found in the ocean depths.

  • Her artwork featured a medusoid design that beautifully captured the essence of jellyfish.

Synonyms

medusan
vsmedusoid
  • Specialized
9.9

A thing that looks like a jellyfish with soft, flowing tentacles

is a general resemblance to jellyfish rather than to a specific life stage

Surface Forms

medusoid positive

Morphology

medusoid = medusa (transparent) = medus + oid

Formed by the productive suffix '-oid' meaning 'resembling' added to 'medusa'; the meaning 'resembling a medusa/jellyfish' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Medusoid comes from Medusa, the snake‑haired figure of myth, and the ending -oid which means 'like', as in asteroid or android. So medusoid describes something that looks 'like' a jellyfish, with a soft umbrella shape and flowing tentacles.