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Noun hydroid has 1 sense
  1. hydrozoan, hydroid - colonial coelenterates having the polyp phase dominant
    --1 is a kind of coelenterate, cnidarian
    --1 is a member of Hydrozoa, class Hydrozoa
    --1 has particulars: planula; hydra; siphonophore; sertularian

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Hydroid

Definition:

A hydroid refers to a type of invertebrate marine animal belonging to the class Hydrozoa, typically found in colonies. Hydroids are characterized by their polyp and medusa life stages.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. The coral reef was home to numerous colorful hydroids.
  2. While snorkeling, I observed a stunning hydroid colony clinging to a rock.

Adjective:

  1. The hydroid colony exhibited an array of vibrant hues.
  2. Deep-sea explorers discovered an unidentified hydroid species.

Related Forms:

Adverb: hydroidly
Adjective: hydroidal
Noun: hydroidism

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