medusoid (adj.)

  1. relating to or resembling a medusa

    medusoid (n.)

  1. one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles

    [ Syn: medusa , medusan ]

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