hydranth
/ˈhaɪdrænθ/
noun
- A small, individual feeding polyp in a colony of hydrozoans (small aquatic animals like jellyfish relatives).
- Under the microscope, the hydranth looked like a tiny flower with waving arms.
- The colony's hydranths work together to catch food for the whole group.
- Each hydranth has tentacles that capture tiny prey from the water.