Actinozoan

/ˌæktɪnoʊˈzoʊən/ noun

Definition

A single member or individual organism of the actinozoa group, such as an individual coral polyp, sea anemone, or jellyfish.

Etymology

From Greek 'aktis' (ray) + 'zoon' (animal) + '-an' (singular form). This term identifies individual animals within the radial group.

Kelly Says

Every individual coral polyp, jellyfish, or sea anemone you see is an actinozoan—and they can range from microscopic creatures you'd need a magnifying glass to see to giant jellyfish as big as cars floating in the ocean!

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