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medusas

/məˈdjuːsəz/ /məˈduːsəz/

Meanings
noun
A jellyfish; specifically , a non-polyp form of individual cnidarians, consisting of a gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles.

Examples :

"While swimming in the ocean, we saw several medusas floating near the surface, their tentacles trailing behind them. "
animal organism biology ocean nature

Related Words

Illustration tentacles

tentacles noun

/ˈtɛntəkəlz/ /ˈtɛntɪkəlz/

An elongated, boneless, flexible organ or limb of some animals, such as the octopus and squid.

"The octopus used its tentacles to grab a crab from the ocean floor. "

Illustration trailing

trailing verb

/ˈtreɪlɪŋ/

To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).

"The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods."

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration jellyfish

jellyfish noun

/ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/

An almost transparent aquatic animal; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance.

"The jellyfish washed ashore near the beach where the children were playing. "

Illustration floating

floating verb

/ˈfləʊtɪŋ/ /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

Of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.

"The boat floated on the water."

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration gelatinous

gelatinous adjective

/dʒəˈlætənəs/ /dʒəˈlætnəs/

Jelly-like.

"The leftover chicken soup had a gelatinous layer on top after being in the refrigerator overnight. "

Illustration cnidarians

cnidarians noun

/naɪˈdɛəriəns/ /nɪˈdæriəns/

Any of various invertebrate animals, such as jellyfish, hydras, sea anemones, corals and formerly sponges and ctenophores that belong to the phylum Cnidaria.

"During our field trip to the aquarium, we learned that jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones are all examples of cnidarians. "

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration swimming

swimming noun

/ˈswɪmɪŋ/

The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water.

"My favorite weekend activity is swimming. "

Illustration umbrella

umbrella noun

/ʌmˈbɹɛlə/

Cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.

"Quick, grab that umbrella before you get rained on!"