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coelenterate

/kəʊˌɛlɛnˈtɛrɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does coelenterate mean?

noun

A class of marine invertebrates that includes jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones, characterized by a stinging tentacle-like structure called a nematocyst.

Example

"The coelenterate's stinging cells were a defense mechanism against predators."

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