Class Scyphozoa (Noun)
Meaning
Coelenterates in which the polyp stage is absent or at least inconspicuous: jellyfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The class Scyphozoa is a group of coelenterates that includes jellyfishes and other similar organisms.
- Jellyfishes belong to the class Scyphozoa, which is characterized by the absence of a polyp stage.
- The class Scyphozoa is often referred to as the "true jellyfishes" due to their distinctive bell-shaped bodies.
- Members of the class Scyphozoa are typically found in marine environments and are known for their stinging tentacles.
- The class Scyphozoa is a diverse group of coelenterates that includes over 200 species of jellyfishes and other related organisms.