单词 | medusa |
释义 | medusa1/mɪˈdjuːzə![]() ![]() noun (plural medusae /mɪˈdjuːziː/ /mɪˈdjuːsiː/ or medusas) Zoology 1A free-swimming sexual form of a coelenterate such as a jellyfish, typically having an umbrella-shaped body with stinging tentacles around the edge. In some species, medusae are a phase in the life cycle which alternates with a polypoid phase. Compare with polyp.A medusa, or jellyfish, is part of the life cycle of just one major group of animals, the cnidarians....
1.1A jellyfish.In studies with a microscope, Forbes had shown that hydroid jellyfish known as naked-eyed medusae reproduce not only by spewing eggs, but also by asexual budding, which he found marvelous to behold....
OriginMid 18th century: named by association with Medusa. RhymesMedusa2/mɪˈdjuːzə![]() ![]() Greek Mythology The only mortal gorgon, whom Perseus killed by cutting off her head. |
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