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Definition: Calycozoa
Lucernarida
\Lu`cer*nar"i*da\, n. pl. [NL. See
Lucernaria.]
(Zo["o]l.)
(a) A division of acalephs, including
Lucernaria and allied
genera; -- called also
Calycozoa.
(b) A more extensive group of acalephs, including both the
true Lucernarida and the Discophora.
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Calycozoa
\Cal`y*co*zo"a\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, ?, cup or
calyx a flower + ? animal.] (Zo["o]l.)
A group of acalephs of which Lucernaria is the type. The body
is cup-shaped with eight marginal lobes bearing clavate
tentacles. An aboral sucker serves for attachment. The
interior is divided into four large compartments. See
Lucernarida.
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