scyphozoa

IPA: sˈaɪfʌzˈoʊʌ

Root Word: Scyphozoa

an exclusively marine class of the phylum Cnidaria, referred to as the true jellyfish (or "true jellies").

Examples of "scyphozoa" in Sentences

Scyphozoa, also known as true jellyfish, are fascinating marine creatures with translucent bell-shaped bodies
The scyphozoa species Aurelia aurita is commonly found in coastal waters around the world
Some scyphozoa possess stinging cells called nematocysts, which they use to capture prey
The medusa stage of the scyphozoa life cycle typically dominates in the open ocean
Researchers are studying the genetics of scyphozoa to better understand their evolutionary history