hydrula

noun

hy·​dru·​la

ˈhīdrələ

plural -s

1

: a hypothetical primitive polyp of simple type

2

: a developmental phase of many coelenterates (as hydroids) in which they have the form of a simple polyp

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, diminutive of hydra (hydrozoan polyp)

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