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\Hy`drac*tin"i*an\, n. [See {Hydra}, and {Actinia}.] (Zo["o]l.) Any species or marine hydroids, of the genus {Hydractinia} and allied genera. These hydroids form, by their rootstalks, a firm, chitinous coating on shells and stones, and esp. on spiral shells occupied by hermit crabs. See Illust. of {Athecata}.

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