Definition of Pennatula

1. Noun. Type genus of the family Pennatulidae: sea pens.

Exact synonyms: Genus Pennatula
Generic synonyms: Coelenterate Genus
Group relationships: Family Pennatulidae, Pennatulidae
Member holonyms: Sea Pen

Definition of Pennatula

1. n. Any one of numerous species of Pennatula, Pteroides, and allied genera of Alcyonaria, having a featherlike form; a sea-pen. The zooids are situated along one edge of the side branches.

Medical Definition of Pennatula

1. Origin: NL, fr. L. Penna a feather. Any one of numerous species of Pennatula, Pteroides, and allied genera of Alcyonaria, having a featherlike form; a sea-pen. The zooids are situated along one edge of the side branches. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pennatula

penna
pennaceous
pennae
pennal
pennals
penname
pennames
pennant
pennants
pennate
pennate
pennated
pennated
pennate muscle
pennatula (current term)
Pennatula
pennatulacea
Pennatulidae
penne
penned
penneech
penneechs
penneeck
penneecks
penner
penners
pennes
penni
pennia
pennied

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