What is the meaning of medusoid?

noun

  • 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.

adjective

  • Relating to or resembling a medusa. .
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