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scyphistoma

Pronunciation: /sʌɪˈfistəmə, skʌɪ-, skɪ-/
Definition of scyphistoma

noun (plural scyphistomae /-miː/ or scyphistomas)

Zoology
  • the fixed polyp-like stage in the life cycle of a jellyfish, which reproduces asexually by budding (strobilation).

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin scyphus 'cup' + Greek stoma 'mouth'

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