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hydroid

hy·droid [ h dròyd ] (plural hy·droids)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. invertebrate sea animal: an invertebrate sea animal with an internal body cavity that lives in colonies, forming growths like tufts. Order Hydroida.

2. polyp: an asexual polyp that is part of the life cycle of hydrozoans

[Mid-19th century. <hydra]
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