Coryne Explained

Coryne is a genus of hydrozoans belonging to the family Corynidae.

Derivation of genus name

κορυνε (= korune) is a Greek word meaning "club" (in the sense of "cudgel" or "bludgeon") - in reference to certain club-like organs borne by the animal.

Species

  • C. brachiata
  • C. brevicornis
  • C. caespes
  • C. crassa
  • C. epizoica
  • C. eximia
  • C. filiformis
  • C. fucicola
  • C. gracilis
  • C. graeffei
  • C. hincksi
  • C. japonica
  • C. muscoides
  • C. pintneri
  • C. polyocellata
  • C. pusilla
  • C. sagamiensis
  • C. sargassicola
  • C. tricycla
  • C. uchidae
  • C. vanbenedeni

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