Actinian (Noun)
Meaning
Any sea anemone or related animal.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The brightly colored actinian on the coral reef was a favorite of divers.
- Some actinians can photosynthesize thanks to algae that live in their tissues.
- Many marine biologists have devoted their careers to studying actinians in their natural habitats.
- One family of fish has evolved a special symbiotic relationship with actinians for protection from predators.
- Free-living actinians resemble little hairy umbrellas when the tide pulls back from the intertidal zone.