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Scyphozoa

Medical Definition: The class of true jellyfish, in the phylum CNIDARIA. They are mostly free-swimming marine organisms that go through five stages in their life cycle and exhibit two body forms: polyp and medusa.
Guide Notes: do not confuse the genus Aurelia with the species Paramecium aurelia
Also Called: Aurelia aurita,Sea Nettle, West Coast
Previously Indexed: Cnidaria (1971-2002)
Scyphozoa Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Sea Nettle, East Coast - Species of jellyfish, in the family Pelagiidae, order Semaeostomeae, class SCYPHOZOA. Their painful sting is caused by a venom toxic to humans.

Scyphozoa Medical Definitions and Terms

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