Anthozoa (Noun)
Meaning
A large class of sedentary marine coelenterates that includes sea anemones and corals; the medusoid phase is entirely suppressed.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Anthozoa is a diverse class of marine invertebrates that includes sea anemones, corals, and sea pens, among others.
- Corals and sea anemones, both members of the Anthozoa class, have been thriving in the ocean for millions of years.
- In the tropical waters of the Caribbean, a wide variety of Anthozoa species can be found, including stony corals and soft corals.
- Sea anemones, members of the class Anthozoa, are closely related to corals and sea fans, but have a distinctive columnar shape.
- Anthozoa species are often colorful and fascinating to observe, and can be found in coral reefs, rocky crevices, and other marine habitats around the world.