Coelenterate Genus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of coelenterates.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The coelenterate genus of Aurelia is commonly known as moon jellyfish and can be found in oceans worldwide.
- Aurelia is a coelenterate genus consisting of several species of jellyfish that are characterized by their translucent and saucer-shaped bells.
- The coelenterate genus of Pelagia is often referred to as the mauve stinger due to its bright purple color and painful sting.
- A coelenterate genus such as Cyanea is known for its large size and powerful venom that can cause severe pain to humans.
- The coelenterate genus of Chrysaora is commonly referred to as the compass jellyfish due to its distinctive brown compass-like markings.