obelia

[oh-beel-ee-uh]

obelia Definition

a genus of marine hydrozoans, colonial animals that are related to jellyfish and corals.

Phrases with obelia

• Obelia colony

  a group of small, interconnected organisms that form a larger structure

  Example

  The Obelia colony was studied for its unique growth patterns.

• Obelia medusa

  the reproductive stage of the Obelia life cycle, characterized by a bell-shaped body and tentacles

  Example

  The Obelia medusa is responsible for the production of new colonies.

• Obelia polyp

  the feeding stage of the Obelia life cycle, characterized by a cylindrical body and tentacles

  Example

  The Obelia polyp captures small organisms for food.

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Summary: obelia in Brief

The term 'obelia' [oh-beel-ee-uh] refers to a genus of colonial marine hydrozoans, related to jellyfish and corals. The Obelia colony is a group of small, interconnected organisms that form a larger structure. The Obelia medusa is the reproductive stage of the life cycle, while the Obelia polyp is the feeding stage.