Staurozoa

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Translingual

Haliclystus antarcticus

Etymology

Ancient Greek σταυρός (staurós, “cross”) + zoa, "animal" = "cross animal"

Proper noun

Staurozoa

  1. A taxonomic class within the phylum Cnidaria – stalked jellyfishes.

Usage notes

Represents the effective promotion of Stauromedusae to class level.

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