1. a marine invertebrate animal of the class Anthozoa, including corals and sea anemones, characterized by a cylindrical body with tentacles around the mouth
Usage: zoology

1. relating to or characteristic of anthozoans
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The coral reef was home to thousands of colorful anthozoans.
• Sea anemones are common anthozoans found in tide pools.
• The marine biologist studied the feeding habits of various anthozoan species.
• Anthozoan polyps attach themselves to hard surfaces on the ocean floor.
• The anthozoan structure includes a central mouth surrounded by tentacles.
• Scientists discovered new anthozoan colonies in the deep sea.
• The aquarium’s anthozoan exhibit featured both hard and soft corals.