ALL meanings of coelenterate
coe·len·ter·ate
C c - noun coelenterate any invertebrate of the phylum Cnidaria (formerly Coelenterata), having a saclike body with a single opening (mouth), which occurs in polyp and medusa forms. Coelenterates include the hydra, jellyfishes, sea anemones, and corals 3
- adjective coelenterate (loosely) any invertebrate of the phyla Cnidaria or Ctenophora 3
- adjective coelenterate of or relating to coelenterates 3
- abbreviation COELENTERATE cnidarian 3
- noun coelenterate any invertebrate animal of the phylum Coelenterata, including the hydras, jellyfishes, sea anemones, and corals, characterized by a single internal cavity serving for digestion, excretion, and other functions and having tentacles on the oral end. Compare cnidarian. 1
- adjective coelenterate belonging or pertaining to the Coelenterata. 1
- noun coelenterate An aquatic invertebrate animal of a phylum that includes jellyfishes, corals, and sea anemones. They are distinguished by having a tube-or cup -shaped body and a single opening ringed with tentacles. 1
- noun coelenterate Any simple aquatic animal bearing tentacles with nematocysts. Examples include jellyfish, coral, and anemones. 0