scyphozoan

[US]/ˌsɪfəʊˈzəʊən/
[UK]/ˌsɪfoʊˈzoʊən/

Translation

n.a class of jellyfish characterized by a bell-shaped body
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

scyphozoan jellyfish

scyphozoan life cycle

scyphozoan species

scyphozoan anatomy

scyphozoan blooms

scyphozoan habitat

scyphozoan reproduction

scyphozoan characteristics

scyphozoan ecology

scyphozoan classification

Example Sentences

scyphozoans are fascinating creatures of the ocean.

the lifecycle of a scyphozoan includes both medusa and polyp stages.

many scyphozoans can be found in warm coastal waters.

scyphozoans are known for their gelatinous bodies.

some scyphozoans can grow to be quite large.

researchers study scyphozoans to understand marine ecosystems.

scyphozoans play a role in the food chain of the ocean.

some species of scyphozoans are bioluminescent.

scyphozoans can reproduce both sexually and asexually.

conservation efforts are important for protecting scyphozoans.

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