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(si-pho-no-phore) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a marine animal that is a colonial organism made up of many specialized polyps and medusae.

Example Sentence

The siphonophore is a unique creature found in the ocean.

More Example Sentences

Some siphonophores are bioluminescent at night.

Synonyms

colonial organism; jellyfish; marine creature

Antonyms

individual; separate

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