Actinosoma

/ækˌtɪnəˈsoʊmə/ noun

Definition

The body or main division of a radially symmetrical organism, particularly in marine animals.

Etymology

From Greek aktis (ray) plus soma (body), meaning 'ray body' or 'radial body.'

Kelly Says

For sea anemones and other radial animals, the actinosoma is the central feeding structure—all those tentacles (the rays) radiate from this central body like petals on a flower.

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