actinozoan meaning

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actinozoan (noun): sessile marine coelenterates including solitary and colonial polyps; the medusoid phase is entirely suppressed.

Definition of actinozoan

  1. sessile marine coelenterates including solitary and colonial polyps; the medusoid phase is entirely suppressed

    Synonyms: anthozoan

    Type of: coelenterate

    Kinds: sea anemone, sea pen, coral

Word lists: words starting with AC · words ending in AN · 10-letter words

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