Coryne | |
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Coryne pusilla, by Catharine Johnston | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Cnidaria |
Class: | Hydrozoa |
Order: | Anthoathecata |
Family: | Corynidae |
Genus: | Coryne Gaertner, 1774 |
Species | |
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Coryne is a genus of hydrozoans belonging to the family Corynidae.
Derivation of genus name
κορυνε ( = korune ) is a Greek word meaning "club" ( in the sense of "cudgel" or "bludgeon" ) - in reference to certain club-like organs borne by the animal.
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Coryne |
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