an estimate, often itemized, of expected income and expense for a given period in the future. a plan of operations based on such an estimate. an itemized allotment of funds, time, etc., for a given period. the total sum of money set aside or needed for a purpose: the construction budget.
Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Cnidaria The phylum Cnidaria includes organisms with a variety of radially symmetrical forms; all are carnivores. The life cycle of some cnidarians includes both a medusa (jellyfish) stage and a polyp (attached) stage. Medusae are usually free-floating, and often produce gametes. Polyps are fleshy columns with an attachment at one end and a mouth and tentacles at the other end.
Although most species of cnidarians are marine, like Gonioniemus and Metridium that we will examine first, we will also study a common fresh-water species, the hydra. Obtain a preserved sample of Gonioniemus. Observe the typical jellyfish body shape, with tentacles ringing the edge (Perry & Morton, Fig. 88a-b).