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cnidarian

Pronunciation: /nɪˈdɛːrɪən/
Zoology
Definition of cnidarian

noun

  • an aquatic invertebrate animal of the phylum Cnidaria, which comprises the coelenterates.

adjective

  • relating to or denoting cnidarians.

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