Actiniarian

/ˌæktɪniˈɛriən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the Actiniaria, an order of sea anemones and related marine creatures.

Etymology

From 'Actiniaria' (scientific order name, from Greek 'aktis' meaning ray) + Latin suffix '-ian' (relating to).

Kelly Says

Sea anemones are named for 'rays' because of their radiating tentacles, and calling something actiniarian is like saying 'it's part of the ray-tentacled club'—some of nature's most alien-looking creatures that live right on our beaches!

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