cydippid

/saiˈdɪpɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the phylum Cnidaria, specifically a type of sea anemone or a free-living polyp, characterized by a cylindrical or bell-shaped body and a distinctive style of movement.

“The researcher studied the cydippid’s unique movement patterns in the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • cnidarian
  • sea anemone

Antonyms

  • vertebrate