thaliacean

[ˌθæliˈeɪʃən]

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the Thaliacea, an order of siphonophores, a type of colonial, carnivorous marine animal.

“The thaliacean specimen in the aquarium was fascinating to observe.”

Synonyms

  • colonial animal
  • siphonophore

Antonyms

  • non-colonial organism
  • solitary animal