tubularian

(ˌtjuːbjʊˈlɛərɪən) zoology

a hydroid of the family Tubulariidae, with polyps that are tubular in form

adj

(of a hydroid) belonging to the family Tubulariidae, which have polyps that are tubular in form

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

Mentioned in

References in periodicals archive

Of the Gymnoblastic or tubularian hydroids: I The hydroida in general, II The genera and species of the Gymnoblastea.

Sinopsis sobre el conocimiento y distribucion de la familia Bougainvilliidae (Hydrozoa, Hydroidolina)

A Monograph of the Gymnoblastic or Tubularian Hydroids.

Formation of the apical flaps in nematocysts of sea anemones (Cnidaria: Actiniaria)

This observation and the presence of tubularian nematocysts suggest that a superficial preference for consuming O.

Response in nematocyst uptake by the nudibranch Flabellina verrucosa to the presence of various predators in the Southern Gulf of Maine

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.