Class 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 class Anthozoa is a diverse group of marine animals that are attached to the seafloor and are characterized by their polypoid body structure.
- Sea fans, sea whips, and corals are all members of the class Anthozoa and can be found in coral reefs around the world.
- The class Anthozoa has been on the planet for over 500 million years, with fossil evidence showing that these animals have remained largely unchanged.
- Corals, which are members of the class Anthozoa, have a symbiotic relationship with algae that live inside their tissues and provide them with nutrients.
- The class Anthozoa is often divided into two subclasses, the Hexacorallia and the Octocorallia, which are distinguished by the number of tentacles on their polyps.