| Corynidae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Hydrozoa |
| Order: | Anthoathecata |
| Suborder: | Capitata |
| Family: | Corynidae Johnston, 1836 |
| Genera | |
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| Synonyms | |
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Corynidae is a family of hydrozoans in the order Anthomedusae.
The family name Corynidae is derived from the Greek word κορυνε ( = korune ) meaning "club" ( in the sense of "cudgel" or "bludgeon" ).
The following genera are included in the family: [1]