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单词 scyphistoma
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Definition of scyphistoma in English:

scyphistoma

nounPlural scyphistomas, Plural scyphistomaeskʌɪˈfistəməskɪˈfistəməsʌɪˈfistəməsīˈfistəmə
Zoology
  • The fixed polyp-like stage in the life cycle of a jellyfish, which reproduces asexually by budding (strobilation).

    〔动〕螅状幼体,钵口幼体

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A larva metamorphoses into a small polyp termed the scyphistoma.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Latin scyphus 'cup' + Greek stoma 'mouth'.

Definition of scyphistoma in US English:

scyphistoma

nounsīˈfistəmə
Zoology
  • The fixed polyp-like stage in the life cycle of a jellyfish, which reproduces asexually by budding (strobilation).

    〔动〕螅状幼体,钵口幼体

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A larva metamorphoses into a small polyp termed the scyphistoma.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Latin scyphus ‘cup’ + Greek stoma ‘mouth’.

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