cnida

Meanings

• noun

  A type of aquatic organism belonging to the phylum Cnidaria, characterized by having a radial symmetry and tentacles.

  - "A cnida is a jellyfish."
  - "The cnidarian's tentacles sting their prey."
  - "Cnidaria includes both jellyfish and corals."

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Variants

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conidia , conidial , conidium

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'knidē', meaning 'I burn' or 'sting'. Referring to the ability of these organisms to inflict a painful sting.

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Trivia

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1. Cnidaria is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom.

2. The stinging cells of cnidarians, called nematocysts, are among the most complex structures in the animal kingdom.

3. The word 'cnida' is also used to refer to the stinging organ of some cnidarians.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anthozoa: A subclass of Cnidaria that includes sea anemones, corals, and some other polyps.

2. Medusozoa: A subclass of Cnidaria that includes jellyfish and their relatives.

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Culture

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Cnidaria, also known as the Anthozoa and Medusozoa, are a large phylum of invertebrates that includes jellyfish, anemones, and corals. They have been studied extensively in various fields, from biology to marine ecology.

How to Memorize "cnida"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a jellyfish or an anemone to remember the concept of a cnida.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cnida' with the image of a stinging organism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Cnidarians Need Intriguing Defenses Against Jellyfish' or 'Corals, Anemones, and Jellies: Cnidarians' to help remember the phylum name.

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