semaeostomata Meaning, Definition & Usage

Se*mæ`o*stom"a*ta noun plural (Also<

• Semaeostomata
• Semæostomata

)

Etymology

NL., fr. Gr. a military standard + , , mouth.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) A division of Discophora having large free mouth lobes. It includes Aurelia, and Pelagia. Called also Semeostoma. See Illustr. under Discophora, and Medusa.