Hydroid (Noun)
Meaning
Colonial coelenterates having the polyp phase dominant.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A hydroid colony, composed of many individual polyps, works together to capture prey and provide mutual support.
- Hydroids are often found attached to underwater structures like rocks or reefs.
- Each hydroid polyp is connected to its neighbors through a network of stolons.
- Some species of hydroids have very short, almost nonexistent free-swimming medusa stages.
- Colonial hydroids have evolved complex systems for reproduction, defense, and nutrient distribution among their member polyps.