Definition

A type of marine animal that includes corals and sea anemones, which can live alone or in groups and have a body structure with radial symmetry.

Example

The reef was full of colorful anthozoans, providing a habitat for many fish species.

Conversation

Did you know that a sea anemone is actually an anthozoan?

Really? I thought they were just cute little sea creatures.

Yeah, they're part of a group that includes corals too!

That's so interesting! I love learning about marine life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anthozoan is formed from "anthos" (from Greek, meaning flower) and "zoon" (from Greek, meaning animal). The term refers to a class of marine animals that resemble flowers, such as corals and sea anemones, due to their appearance and structure.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flower ('anthos') that is also an animal ('zoon') — this helps you remember that an anthozoan is a flower-like marine creature.

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