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Aegina

Aegina

9.9
A small kind of jellyfish that lives in the sea
  • noun
  • /ˈeɪdʒɪnə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Aegina jellyfish can be found in warm coastal waters.

Examples

  • The delicate bell of the Aegina is easily damaged by strong currents.

  • Researchers recently discovered a new species of Aegina in the Pacific Ocean.

  • Marine biologists often study Aegina to learn about jellyfish locomotion.

  • Have you ever seen an Aegina in the wild?

  • Marine biologists often study Aegina to learn about jellyfish locomotion.

  • Researchers recently discovered a new species of Aegina in the Pacific Ocean.

  • The delicate bell of the Aegina is easily damaged by strong currents.

Compounds

Gulf of Aegina
6.7

A part of the Aegean Sea between the Attica coast and the island of Aegina

Surface Forms

Aegina singular
Aeginas plural

Etymology

Aegina as a jellyfish name comes from the same Greek Aigina, because scientists often use place or myth names when they name animals. So a helpful way to remember this is to imagine a small sea creature carrying the island's mythic name, which explains why a jellyfish can be called Aegina.