noun
- aquatic invertebrate animals with radial symmetry, a hollow body cavity, and tentacles, including jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones
Usage: biology; zoology
Examples
- Coelenterates are among the most ancient multicellular animals on Earth.
- The marine biology class studied various coelenterates found in tide pools.
- Jellyfish and sea anemones are common examples of coelenterates.
- Coelenterates have specialized stinging cells called nematocysts.
- Coral reefs are built by colonial coelenterates over thousands of years.
- The aquarium’s coelenterate exhibit featured colorful sea anemones.
- Scientists classify coelenterates based on their body structure and life cycle.