Definitions for anthozoan
ˌæn θəˈzoʊ ənan·tho·zoan

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1. anthozoan, actinozoannoun

   sessile marine coelenterates including solitary and colonial polyps; the medusoid phase is entirely suppressed

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1. anthozoannoun

   A marine invertebrate of the class Anthozoa, such as a sea anemone or coral

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1. anthozoan

   Anthozoa is a subphylum of marine invertebrates which includes the sea anemones, stony corals and soft corals. Adult anthozoans are almost all attached to the seabed, while their larvae can disperse as part of the plankton. The basic unit of the adult is the polyp; this consists of a cylindrical column topped by a disc with a central mouth surrounded by tentacles. Sea anemones are mostly solitary, but the majority of corals are colonial, being formed by the budding of new polyps from an original, founding individual. Colonies are strengthened by calcium carbonate and other materials and take various massive, plate-like, bushy or leafy forms. Anthozoa is included within the phylum Cnidaria, which also includes the jellyfish, box jellies and parasitic Myxozoa and Polypodiozoa. The two main subclasses of Anthozoa are the Hexacorallia, members of which have six-fold symmetry and includes the stony corals, sea anemones, tube anemones and zoanthids; and the Octocorallia, which have eight-fold symmetry and includes the soft corals and gorgonians (sea pens, sea fans and sea whips), and sea pansies. The smaller subclass, Ceriantharia, consists of the tube-dwelling anemones. Some additional species are also included as incertae sedis until their exact taxonomic position can be ascertained. Anthozoans are carnivores, catching prey with their tentacles. Many species supplement their energy needs by making use of photosynthetic single-celled algae that live within their tissues. These species live in shallow water and many are reef-builders. Other species lack the zooxanthellae and, having no need for well-lit areas, typically live in deep-water locations. Unlike other members of this phylum, anthozoans do not have a medusa stage in their development. Instead, they release sperm and eggs into the water. After fertilisation, the planula larvae form part of the plankton. When fully developed, the larvae settle on the seabed and attach to the substrate, undergoing metamorphosis into polyps. Some anthozoans can also reproduce asexually through budding or by breaking in pieces.

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1. anthozoan

   Anthozoan is a term used to denote a specific type of marine invertebrate animal, particularly in the class Anthozoa within the Phylum Cnidaria. This group includes species such as corals, sea anemones, and sea pens. They are characterized by their polyp form and are among the main reef builders in the ocean and a critical part of marine ecosystems. Unlike other cnidarians, anthozoans do not have a medusa stage in their development and spend their entire lives as polyps.

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1. Anthozoanadjective

   pertaining to the Anthozoa

2. Anthozoannoun

   one of the Anthozoa

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   The numerical value of anthozoan in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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   The numerical value of anthozoan in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=anthozoan
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Anthozoan
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthozoan
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
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