"anthozoon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: anthozoa [plural]
Etymology: From antho- + -zoon, after class name Anthozoa. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|antho|zoon}} antho- + -zoon Head templates: {{en-noun|anthozoa}} anthozoon (plural anthozoa)
  1. (zoology) A member of the class Anthozoa, comprising marine invertebrates including corals and sea anemones. Categories (topical): Zoology Categories (lifeform): Cnidarians

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