Actinoida

/ækˌtɪˈnɔɪdə/ noun

Definition

A zoological grouping or class of animals characterized by radial body structures, particularly sea anemones and related creatures.

Etymology

From actinoid plus the Latin plural/grouping ending -a, creating a taxonomic classification.

Kelly Says

This group includes some of the ocean's most hypnotic creatures—sea anemones and corals that wave their tentacles in perfect radial patterns like living flowers.

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