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Coelenterates

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Definition:

n. A group of primitive aquatic animals that includes jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones. Coelenterates are sessile (sedentary) and exhibit radial symmetry (their body parts are symmetrically arranged around a central point). (Source: Keeton)

Also Known As:

Cnidarians.

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