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Hydractinian
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What's The Definition Of Hydractinian?Synonyms | Synonyms for Hydractinian: Related Terms | Find terms related to Hydractinian: See Also | Hydractinian In Webster's Dictionary \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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