Genus Actinia (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of sea anemone common in rock pools.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Actinia is a common sight in rock pools along the coast, with its brightly colored tentacles waving gently in the current.
- Actinia anemones are often found in clusters, attached to rocks or reefs in shallow, coastal waters.
- The genus Actinia is characterized by its distinctive columnar shape and short, stumpy tentacles.
- Actinia anemones are carnivorous, feeding on small crustaceans and plankton that drift into their tentacles.
- In rock pools, the genus Actinia often coexists with other marine animals, such as starfish and mussels.