actinozoa

• Taxonomische Klasse der sessilen Nesseltiere (Blumentiere), die Seeanemonen und Korallen umfasst und deren Medusenstadium vollständig unterdrückt ist.

A taxonomic class of sedentary marine coelenterates, including sea anemones and corals, characterized by the complete suppression of the medusoid phase.

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1. Class of marine animalsC2formalscientific

   A large class of sedentary marine coelenterates that includes sea anemones and corals; the medusoid phase is entirely suppressed.

   Klasse der Meerestiere

   • Actinozoa are commonly found in warm, shallow ocean waters.
   • The class Actinozoa includes both sea anemones and stony corals.
   • Marine biologists study Actinozoa to understand reef ecosystems.

   Synonymeanthozoa