anthozoan

Meanings

• noun

  A type of animal that belongs to the phylum Cnidaria and has a polyp and medusa stage in its life cycle. The name comes from the Greek words 'anthos' (flower) and 'zoon' (animal), referring to their characteristic flower-like structures.

  - "Anthozoans are also known as 'soft corals'."
  - "The Great Barrier Reef is home to over 1,500 species of anthozoans."

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Variants

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anthozoa , anthozoan , anthozoans

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'anthos' (flower) and 'zoon' (animal)

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Trivia

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1. Anthozoans are not true corals, as corals are actually a type of algae called calcified algae.

2. The largest known anthozoan is the giant sea fan, which can grow up to 4 meters (13 feet) tall.

3. Anthozoans are not true corals, but they are commonly referred to as 'soft corals' to distinguish them from the hard corals.

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1. Cnidaria: The phylum to which anthozoans belong. It is characterized by the presence of stinging cells called nematocysts.

2. Polyp: The sessile, sedentary stage of an anthozoan's life cycle, characterized by a cylindrical or flat body and a mouth surrounded by tentacles.

3. Medusa: The free-swimming, jellyfish-like stage of an anthozoan's life cycle, characterized by a bell-shaped body and tentacles.

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Culture

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Anthozoans have been used in various aspects of human culture. They are a major component of coral reef ecosystems, providing habitats for numerous other marine species. In art, anthozoans have been depicted in various forms, from realistic representations to abstract interpretations. In literature, anthozoans have been used as symbols of beauty, resilience, and the passage of time.

How to Memorize "anthozoan"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flower-shaped animal. Visualize its polyp stage as a stationary structure with tentacles, and its medusa stage as a jellyfish with a bell-shaped body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'anthozoan' with the image of a coral reef teeming with life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Anthozoans are animals with a flower-like appearance'

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