Coelenteron

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The body cavity of a coelenterate.

    "Because dissolved oxygen in the water column is continuous with water in the coelenteron, it may lead to increased oxygen concentration within the coral."

  2. 2
    the saclike body cavity of a coelenterate wordnet

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"Because dissolved oxygen in the water column is continuous with water in the coelenteron, it may lead to increased oxygen concentration within the coral."

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