adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the class Anthozoa, which includes sea anemones, corals, and sea fans
Usage: technical; zoology
Examples
- The anthozoic polyps form the basis of coral reef ecosystems.
- Anthozoic organisms are characterized by their radial symmetry and stinging cells.
- Sea anemones are common examples of anthozoic creatures found in tide pools.
- The anthozoic class includes both solitary and colonial species.
- Marine biologists study anthozoic diversity in tropical waters.