Hydra (genus) - Wikipedia
Hydra (/ ˈ h aɪ d r ə / HY-drə) is a genus of small freshwater hydrozoans of the phylum Cnidaria. They are native to the temperate and tropical regions. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The genus was named by …
Hydra | Freshwater, Cnidaria, Polyp | Britannica
Oct 18, 2024 — Hydra, genus of invertebrate freshwater animals of the class Hydrozoa (phylum Cnidaria). The body of such an organism consists of a thin, usually translucent tube that …
Hydra Biology Classification, Characteristics and Reproduction
Hydra are a genus of small, fresh-water organisms that are classified under the phylum Cnidaria. In addition to being related to such organisms as jellyfish, they are characterized by their tiny, …
Model Organism: Hydra (Hydra vulgaris) - College of Biological …
Jan 4, 2022 — The "Immortal" Hydra. Eternal life. For humans, it’s a fantasy pulled from science fiction, but for the Hydra (Hydra vulgaris), a small freshwater invertebrate, it’s a reality. These …
Hydra – Biology, Classification, Characteristics, and Reproduction
A quick overview. Hydra is a genus of tiny fresh-water organisms that are classified under the phylum of Cnidaria. Hydra has a cylindrical, radially symmetric body from 2 to 20 mm in length. …
Hydra: Current Biology - Cell Press
Nov 23, 2010 — What is Hydra? Hydra is a member of the animal phylum Cnidaria. This phylum includes corals, sea anemones and jellyfish. While most cnidarians are marine, Hydra is …
The dynamic genome of Hydra | Nature
Mar 14, 2010 — The freshwater cnidarian Hydra is a significant model for studies of axial patterning, stem cell biology and regeneration. Its (A+T)-rich genome has now been sequenced.
Hydra- Habit, Habitat, External Morphology, Internal Structures
Aug 3, 2023 — Hydra are inconspicuous freshwater relatives of corals, sea anemones, and jellyfish that are classified under the phylum Cnidaria, Class Hydrozoa, Order …
Looking at Hydra cells one at a time | Nature Methods
Aug 30, 2019 — How stem cells differentiate, and how their progeny populate a developing or regenerating tissue or organism, is an active area of research in developmental biology. Even …
How Tiny, ‘Immortal’ Hydras Regrow Their Lost Heads
Dec 13, 2021 — Thanks to new research, scientists are closer to understanding how “immortal” aquatic animals called hydra regrow their lost heads. Hydra are inch-long freshwater creatures …