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hydroid

[hahy-droid] / ˈhaɪ drɔɪd /
NOUN
polyp
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An example is the colonial hydroid called an Obelia. The sessile polyp form has, in fact, two types of polyps, shown in Figure 3.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

But because there are so few hydroid experts, our understanding of these species is staggeringly incomplete.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2012

Peterson is closely following the work of Daniel Martínez, a biologist at Pomona College and one of the world’s leading hydroid scholars.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2012

But most hydroid experts find it nearly impossible to secure financing.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2012

In addition to these four species a minute hydroid belonging to the order Gymnoblastea and now being described by Mr. J. Ritchie has been taken in the ponds at Port Canning.

From Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa by Annandale, Nelson