scyphozoan

/sɪˌfɪdzoʊˈɑːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the phylum Cnidaria, specifically an order of jellyfish, characterized by a cup-shaped bell and short stalk or peduncle.

“The scyphozoan colonies thrived in the shallow waters of the tropical reef.”

Synonyms

  • cnidarian
  • jellyfish

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • terrestrial animal