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Corynidae

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Corynidae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Hydrozoa
Order: Anthoathecata
Suborder: Capitata
Family: Corynidae
Johnston, 1836
Genera

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Synonyms
  • Cladosarsiidae Bouillon, 1978
  • Codonidae Haeckel, 1879
  • Dicyclocorynidae
  • Polyorchidae Agassiz, 1862
  • Sarsiadae Forbes, 1848
  • Syncorynidae Allman, 1872

Corynidae is a family of hydrozoans in the order Anthomedusae.

Derivation of family name

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The family name Corynidae is derived from the Greek word κορυνε ( = korune ) meaning "club" ( in the sense of "cudgel" or "bludgeon" ).

Genera

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The following genera are included in the family:[1]

References

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  1. ^ Schuchert, Peter (2021). "Corynidae Johnston, 1836". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 13 September 2021.