Scyphozoan (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various usually free-swimming marine coelenterates having a gelatinous medusoid stage as the dominant phase of its life cycle.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Scyphozoans, commonly known as jellyfish, are members of a group of animals characterized by their soft, gelatinous bodies and stinging tentacles.
- The polypoid and medusoid stages of scyphozoans are vastly different in appearance and function within the animal's life cycle.
- Some scyphozoans are capable of bioluminescence, producing a bright glow to attract prey or communicate with other members of their species.
- Marine biologists have increasingly focused on the unique characteristics of scyphozoans and the significant role they play within their ecosystems.
- Scyphozoans are characterized by their ability to regenerate lost limbs and tissues, allowing them to quickly recover from injury and maintain their populations.