Coryne

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Coryne
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Coryne pusilla, by Catharine Johnston
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Hydrozoa
Order: Anthoathecata
Family: Corynidae
Genus: Coryne
Gaertner, 1774
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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.

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