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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
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
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Origin: NL, fr. L. Penna a feather.