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anthozoan

Pronunciation:  `anthu'zowun

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 Definition: [n]  sessile marine coelenterates including solitary and colonial polyps; the medusoid phase is entirely suppressed
 
 Synonyms: actinozoan
 
 See Also: Actinozoa, Anthozoa, class Actinozoa, class Anthozoa, cnidarian, coelenterate, coral, sea anemone, sea pen

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\An`tho*zo"an\, a. (Zo["o]l.)
Pertaining to the Anthozoa. -- n. One of the Anthozoa.

 

 

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