scyphistoma

scy·phis·to·ma

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-fis-tuh-muh]
- /saɪˈfɪs tə mə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-fis-tuh-muh]
- /saɪˈfɪs tə mə/

Definitions of scyphistoma word

noun plural scyphistoma a stage in the life cycle of a jellyfish or other scyphozoan when it is fixed in place and reproduces asexually to produce free-swimming medusas. 1
noun scyphistoma a sessile hydra-like individual representing the polyp stage of scyphozoans. It produces forms which become free-swimming jellyfish 0
noun scyphistoma the small, attached polyp stage of the scyphozoan jellyfishes, preceding the strobila stage 0

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scyphistoma popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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