suctorian

/sʌktɔːriˈɑːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the extinct order Suctorida, a group of small, sessile, freshwater cnidarians, typically attached to rocks or other underwater surfaces by a stalk.

“Fossilized suctorian fossils can be found in ancient lake beds and provide valuable insights into the evolution of cnidarian life forms.”

Synonyms

  • cnidarian
  • jellyfish

Antonyms

  • terrestrial animal