actinozoal
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/ˌæktɪˈnoʊzəl/
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/ˌæktɪˈnəʊzəl/
related to Actinozoa
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinozoal' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'zoon' meaning 'animal', referring to the radial symmetry of these organisms.
Historical Evolution
'Actinozoal' changed from the Greek word 'aktinozoon' and eventually became the modern English word 'actinozoal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ray animal', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the Actinozoa'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of the Actinozoa, a class of marine coelenterates that includes the sea anemones and corals.
The actinozoal structure of the coral reef is fascinating.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/30 20:51