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Cnidaria

A phylum of radially symmetrical invertebrates characterized by possession of stinging cells called nematocysts. It includes the classes ANTHOZOA; CUBOZOA; HYDROZOA, and SCYPHOZOA. Members carry CNIDARIAN VENOMS.

Year introduced: 1995 (1963)

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Tree Number(s): B01.050.500.308

MeSH Unique ID: D003063

Registry Number: txid6073

Entry Terms:

  • Cnidarias
  • Cnidarians
  • Cnidarian

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