'Calycozoa' definitions:

Definition of 'Calycozoa'

From: GCIDE
  • Lucernarida \Lu`cer*nar"i*da\, n. pl. [NL. See Lucernaria.] (Zool.) (a) A division of acalephs, including Lucernaria and allied genera; -- called also Calycozoa. (b) A more extensive group of acalephs, including both the true Lucernarida and the Discophora. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Calycozoa'

From: GCIDE
  • Calycozoa \Cal`y*co*zo"a\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, ?, cup or calyx a flower + ? animal.] (Zool.) A group of acalephs of which Lucernaria is the type. The body is cup-shaped with eight marginal lobes bearing clavate tentacles. An aboral sucker serves for attachment. The interior is divided into four large compartments. See Lucernarida. [1913 Webster]