What does cnidarian mean?
A member of the phylum Cnidaria, which includes jellyfish, corals, sea anemones, and hydras. These animals are characterized by the presence of stinging cells called cnidocytes.
Example
"The cnidarian's stinging cells were responsible for the painful rash on the diver's skin."
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