English Explanatory Dictionary

freshwater hydra

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A solitary polyp, of species Hydra vulgaris, similar to a sea anemone consisting of a hollow cylinder about 10 mm long with a mouth surrounded by tentacles, usually found attached to the under surfaces of water plants in ponds and streams.

Word forms

freshwater hydra freshwater hydras

Synonyms

freshwater polyp
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