Coelenterata

[ si-len-tuh-rey-tuh ]

noun

1. the phylum comprising the coelenterates.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Coelenterata¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1870–75; coelenteron, -ata ¹

Example Sentences

This is characteristic of what are now called the Coelenterata.

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