Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hydranth
Noun
/ˈhaɪ.drənθ/
Definition
The feeding and reproductive structure of a hydroid, similar to a polyp.
Examples
- The hydranth captures small prey using its tentacles.
- Each hydranth can be observed extending its tentacles to gather food in the water.
Meaning
Hydranths are specialized polyps in the hydrozoan life cycle that serve the primary function of feeding and reproduction.
Synonyms
- Polyp
- Feeding structure
