Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strobila
noun
/strəˈbaɪlə/
Definition
A strobila is a part of certain organisms, particularly in the life cycle of some jellyfish and worms, that resembles a stack of discs or segments.
Examples
- The strobila of the jellyfish releases numerous larvae into the water.
- Scientists studied the strobila to understand the jellyfish’s reproduction process.
Meaning
In biological terms, the strobila refers to a stage in the life cycle of jellyfish where they form a polyp that reproduces asexually to produce medusae.
Synonyms
- Segmented body
- Polyp stage
