doliolum

/dɒliˈɒləm/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of bioluminescent marine plankton, specifically small jellyfish-like creatures found in the ocean

“The research team studied the unique bioluminescent properties of doliolum in the dark depths of the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • bioluminescent jellyfish
  • pelagic jellyfish

Antonyms

  • jellyfish-like creature
  • non-luminous jellyfish