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Definition of Actinozoan
1. Noun. Sessile marine coelenterates including solitary and colonial polyps; the medusoid phase is entirely suppressed.
Exact synonyms: Anthozoan
Generic synonyms: Cnidarian, Coelenterate
Group relationships: Actinozoa, Anthozoa, Class Actinozoa, Class Anthozoa
Specialized synonyms: Anemone, Sea Anemone, Sea Pen, Coral
Generic synonyms: Cnidarian, Coelenterate
Group relationships: Actinozoa, Anthozoa, Class Actinozoa, Class Anthozoa
Specialized synonyms: Anemone, Sea Anemone, Sea Pen, Coral