Coelenterates

/sɪˈlɛntəreɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of coelenterate; multiple members of the group of simple marine animals with hollow body cavities.

Etymology

Plural form of 'coelenterate,' from Greek 'koilos' (hollow) + 'enteron' (intestine). The '-s' ending simply marks it as plural.

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When you're at an aquarium watching jellyfish drift around, you're looking at creatures that have survived for over 500 million years with minimal changes to their design.

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