Actiniaria (Noun)
Meaning
Sea anemones.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Actiniaria is a class of marine invertebrates, commonly known as sea anemones, that belong to the phylum Cnidaria.
- The colorful sea anemone flowers on display at the aquarium were classified as members of the actiniaria class.
- Actiniaria are characterized by their stinging tentacles, which they use to capture prey, and are often found in shallow coastal waters.
- While most people are familiar with the actiniaria, they are less aware of the interesting symbiotic relationships these sea creatures often form with clownfish.
- The biologists studying the coral reef ecosystem were particularly interested in the diversity of actiniaria species present in the area.