Meaning of obelia | Babel Free

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Any of various colonial marine hydroids of the genus Obelia.

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“All the polyps and branches of obelias are supported and protected by a thin, transparent, horny covering which is made by the outer layer of cells. About each polyp the horny covering is in the shape⟳ of a goblet or cup.”

“Fragile but menacing, obelias are colonies ranging from one to eight inches in length which grow⟳ on seaweeds, rocks, and piles. The medusa, only one stage⟳ in the obelia’s life cycle, has anywhere from eight to 24 tentacles,[…].”

“[…]some [hydroids], like⟳ obelias, live⟳ in stalked colonies[…].”

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