Actinulas

Synonyms of actinulas

• tentacles
• nematocysts
• cnidocytes

Collocations of actinulas

tentacles

Frequency: 70 %

The actinulas use their tentacles to catch prey.

colonies

Frequency: 60 %

Actinulas form colonies to increase their chances of survival.

polyps

Frequency: 50 %

The actinulas develop into polyps as they mature.

zooids

Frequency: 45 %

The actinulas are made up of individual zooids.

medusae

Frequency: 40 %

Some actinulas eventually develop into medusae.

Idiomatic Expressions for actinulas

• Phrase: search for actinulas
  Meaning: to look for something that is nearly impossible to find
  Usage: Trying to get him to admit he was wrong is like searching for actinulas.