Cnidarian: meaning, definitions and examples

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cnidarian

 

[ หˆnษชdษ›หŒrษชษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine animal

Cnidarians are a group of invertebrate animals that include jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones. They are characterized by their radial symmetry and specialized stinging cells called cnidocytes.

Synonyms

coral, jellyfish, sea anemone

Examples of usage

  • Jellyfish are a common type of cnidarian found in oceans around the world.
  • Corals, another type of cnidarian, form intricate reef structures in tropical waters.
  • Sea anemones, also cnidarians, are known for their colorful appearance and symbiotic relationships with clownfish.

Translations

Translations of the word "cnidarian" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cnidรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคกเคพเคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nesseltiere

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Cnidaria

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฝั–ะดะฐั€ั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ parzydeล‚kowce

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆบ่ƒžๅ‹•็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cnidaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cnidario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท knidliler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žํฌ๋™๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงุณุนุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพahavci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pล•hlivce

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆบ่ƒžๅŠจ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพarnjaki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ holdรฝr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฝั–ะดะฐั€ะธะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒœแƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ knidariya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cnidario

Word origin

The term 'cnidarian' is derived from the Greek word 'cnidos,' which means 'stinging nettle.' Cnidarians have a long evolutionary history, with fossils dating back over 500 million years. They play important roles in marine ecosystems and have diverse forms and adaptations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,235, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.