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Definition of Actinia
1. Noun. A genus of sea anemone common in rock pools.
Exact synonyms: Genus Actinia
Generic synonyms: Coelenterate Genus
Group relationships: Actinaria, Actiniaria, Order Actinaria, Order Actiniaria
Generic synonyms: Coelenterate Genus
Group relationships: Actinaria, Actiniaria, Order Actinaria, Order Actiniaria
2. Noun. Any sea anemone or related animal.
Exact synonyms: Actinian, Actiniarian
Group relationships: Actinaria, Actiniaria, Order Actinaria, Order Actiniaria
Generic synonyms: Anemone, Sea Anemone
Group relationships: Actinaria, Actiniaria, Order Actinaria, Order Actiniaria
Generic synonyms: Anemone, Sea Anemone
Definition of Actinia
1. n. An animal of the class Anthozoa, and family Actinidæ. From a resemblance to flowers in form and color, they are often called animal flowers and sea anemones. [See Polyp.].
Definition of Actinia
1. a marine animal [n -IAE or -IAS]
Medical Definition of Actinia
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