Order Actinaria (Noun)
Meaning
Sea anemones.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sea anemone is a member of the order Actinaria, a group of marine animals that are closely related to corals and jellyfish.
- The order Actinaria is a diverse group of sea anemones that can be found in oceans all around the world, from shallow tide pools to deep-sea environments.
- Some species of sea anemones in the order Actinaria have specialized relationships with other animals, such as clownfish and sea slugs.
- The order Actinaria is characterized by the presence of stinging cells called cnidocytes, which are used for capturing prey and defending against predators.
- Researchers have identified over 1,000 species of sea anemones in the order Actinaria, ranging in size, shape, and color.